Mr. Speaker, the first nations control of first nations education act is a constructive and necessary step toward a better future for first nation students across the country.
I am both shocked and saddened that the NDP would stand in the way of improving the lives of first nation students for purely partisan reasons.
The NDP is opposing legislation that, for the first time in our history, would give first nation students the right to a quality education. NDP members are choosing to stand with those calling to bring Canada's economy to its knees and opposing an unprecedented investment of $1.9 billion for first nations' education. I am disturbed that they would play politics on the backs of first nations children.
Can the hon. member please elaborate on the benefits that would flow to first nation students across Canada?