Mr. Speaker, the coerced sterilization of some indigenous women is a serious violation of human rights.
We know that indigenous patients can face systemic barriers in accessing services, including discrimination and racism. We all have a role to play to ensure that indigenous patients receive quality health care free of prejudice, including ensuring health workers receive cultural competency training as laid out in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's calls to action.
We will continue working with partners to ensure all indigenous peoples have access to culturally safe health services, no matter where they live in Canada.