Madam Chair, this was not surprising at all. As horrific as the news is, anybody who has been paying attention has known about this for a long time.
My question relates to another set of institutions that were across the country. We had one right here in Nanaimo, the Nanaimo Indian Hospital. I have done a film. I have interviewed elders about experimental medication, experimental dental practices, experimental medical practices. This was on a former Department of National Defence site, which the Snuneymuxw First Nation is wanting to get back. It and has been delayed for 20 years. Crown Indigenous Relations needs to get this land turned over to Snuneymuxw First Nation as soon as possible.
What does the hon. member think about having documentation from these Indian hospitals released so this can be examined as well? It was not only residential schools; the Indian hospital system has an appalling and horrific track record.