Mr. Speaker, reflecting commitments in the Canada-Métis Nation Accord, budget 2018 proposes to invest $516 million over 10 years for housing, post-secondary education, and health strategies. President Chartrand of the Manitoba Métis Federation said, “Since Confederation, the Métis Nation has been left out in the cold. With this announcement, we can begin to see the change.” We have brought the Métis Nation back into Canada. These investments in Métis Nation priorities will support their vision of self-determination.
In the House of Commons on February 28th, 2018. See this statement in context.