Mr. Speaker, my hon. colleague spoke to some of the areas I agree with, having to do with the stories of many Canadians who have come to this indigenous land, who have benefited from what is the immaculate power and grace of this great country. However, so often the original stewards are misunderstood. Their priorities of trying to get clean water, good jobs and social safety nets to help every single person have been difficult for indigenous people.
Forgive me if I cannot vote in favour of a motion that is a grab-power motion for the Leader of the Opposition, just to recreate the pain that so many indigenous people have had to endure. The last time the Conservatives were in government, they were sued by indigenous leaders for failing to create a framework for clean water. How shameful is that?
What does the member have to say to indigenous people who cannot trust the Conservatives? Although they were given so many opportunities to make things right, they have continued to let us down.