Rachel Blaney on Business of Supply

In the House of Commons on June 3rd, 2021. See this statement in context.

Opposition Motion—Action Toward Reconciliation with Indigenous PeoplesBusiness of SupplyGovernment Orders

June 3rd, 2021 / 4:35 p.m.

NDP

Rachel Blaney NDP North Island—Powell River, BC

Mr. Speaker, this was absolutely genocide, and it continues to be genocide. When they find a mass grave of 215 children, all explanations end.

I encourage all of us as parliamentarians, regardless of party, to own this history. Until there is truth and until there is justice, indigenous communities will not be able to fully heal, and that is our responsibility.

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