Mr. Speaker, last week was the one-year anniversary of the Crown-first nations gathering, where the Prime Minister promised to reset the relationship with aboriginal people through consultation and co-operation, to close the gaps in educational outcomes, to bring safe drinking water to every reserve community, and to make progress on advancing claims resolution and treaty implementation.
Unfortunately, there has been no substantive change or progress on these commitments and many outcomes are getting worse. Furthermore, the Conservative government still stubbornly refuses to fulfill its legal obligation to consult with aboriginal peoples in Canada on matters that may impact their inherent and/or treaty rights.
Aboriginal and non-aboriginal people in Canada are frustrated with the government's litany of broken promises.
After seven years of Conservative rule, action is long overdue.
The Prime Minister must rebuild the trust of aboriginal peoples in Canada on a foundation of co-operation and progress rather than empty promises.