Mr. Speaker, this past week, Canada's Prime Minister had quite the performance at the G7. He claimed that Canada was a champion on human rights, a benevolent provider of COVID-19 vaccines. and made commitments on infrastructure and the climate emergency. The world ought to know that the reality here at home is very different.
On human rights, the Prime Minister has failed to recognize genocide against indigenous peoples. He has failed to take decisive action to support first nations in searching the grounds of the schools imposed on them so they can bring their children home.
On vaccines, our vaccine rollout has been deeply flawed, putting us well behind other major countries. In addition, we have not championed the IP waiver needed for the world stage.
On infrastructure, in my region dozens of communities have no road access, suffer in overcrowded housing and need health facilities.
On the climate emergency, the government has been part of the problem, not the solution.
Increasingly Canadians see the Prime Minister and the government for what they are: nice words, no action. First nations deserve better. Canadians deserve better.