Madam Chair, since the springtime discovery of the remains of 215 children on the grounds of the Kamloops Indian Residential School and then several other discoveries, including at Cowessess First Nation, we have heard about the emotional reaction of residential school survivors and how discoveries and searches across the country have been deeply traumatic for survivors, their families and indigenous communities. Many communities across the country have expressed a desire to also search for and commemorate lost children.
How will the government support this? Furthermore, how will the government support the mental health and well-being of communities during the process?