Mr. Speaker, just before Christmas the minister announced consultations would start on first nation education. Dates and locations for these meetings were picked by the staff at the department and published on the website. Now first nation educators are saying they would like some of those dates to be moved to allow them more time to develop their proposals, but the government answer is no.
Improving economic outcomes for all aboriginal peoples depends on a respectful relationship. Is this how the government works with willing partners?