Madam Speaker, it is clear from that answer that the Liberals have simply not listened to what indigenous leaders have told them. I encourage them to actually listen, instead of repeating talking points, written by people within government, that completely contradict what indigenous leaders are saying.
The AFN has said that a “majority” of those who benefit from these programs are “shell companies”. This is not Conservative members saying this. The AFN is saying this. I challenge the parliamentary secretary to simply answer this question: Does he agree with what the AFN has said, yes or no?
He said that identity can be complicated and difficult to trace. The member for Edmonton Centre has admitted he is not indigenous. He has openly acknowledged the company committed indigenous identity fraud by saying it was indigenous-owned. Will the member listen to what is going on, and does he agree with what the AFN has said, yes or no?