Mr. Speaker, very clearly, for there to be reconciliation there must be truth, and the truth is that this is genocide. We need Canada to acknowledge this, recognize it and act accordingly. These are crimes against humanity. This is inhumane state-sanctioned and church-sanctioned violence, gross negligence and even death. It is extremely serious. Canada lectures the world on human rights in all sorts of ways. Well, it is time to recognize what has happened here at home. That begins by recognizing genocide and committing to decolonization today and going forward.
In the House of Commons on June 3rd, 2021. See this statement in context.