Mr. Speaker, we hoped the minister would mark the fifth anniversary of the residential school apology in a more meaningful way than cuts to organizations.
Aboriginal organizations are looking for stable, long-term funding. In response, the minister accuses them of entitlement. Without stable funding, these organizations, which often provide front-line services, cannot make long-term program plans.
How can the minister justify funding cuts while at the same time admitting these organizations do important work?