Mr. Speaker, today we are reminded that COVID-19 can hit anyone anywhere, even the President of the U.S.
We also know that first nations are disproportionately impacted. One of the biggest challenges for first nations is how people self-isolate when their houses are overcrowded during a housing crisis. Every day, indigenous people are forced to leave their community for essential services. For communities now in lockdown, like York Factory, people are stranded.
What actions is the government taking to ensure people can safely remain outside their community for their health and that of their first nation?