Mr. Speaker, I was very fortunate throughout my 35 years as a police officer to serve in aboriginal communities, and I have a very good understanding of the hardships and problems that have arisen since the residential schools.
In 2009, the Pope did apologize to aboriginal leaders at the time. In 2010, the church did apologize.
I wonder if the member could explain to us why it is so important that the current Pope apologize to the aboriginal people of Canada themselves.