Mr. Speaker, on Tuesday the minister of Indian affairs stated that the Sagkeeng band was in third party management. What he neglected to say was that the first third party manager was fired on January 31 for reportedly contributing to the ongoing deficit problems on reserve and that the new managers are insensitive to the needs of the band members.
We have spoken with these band members and they are discouraged, fed up and feel complete mistrust for band leadership and Indian affairs.
When will the minister do the right thing by opening all of the Sagkeeng band books and initiating a full forensic audit?