Mr. Speaker, yesterday Grand Chief Steve Courtoreille of Treaty 8 First Nations wrote to the Prime Minister. The letter speaks for itself:
The behaviour and mannerisms displayed by your Minister during the [March 20] meeting in Calgary can only be described as rude, demeaning, blaming, and condescending. ...
We cannot and will not work with someone who exhibits such blatant disregard for First Nation people.
As such, we demand the immediate removal of [the minister]....
Will the Prime Minister take responsibility for his minister's actions?