Mr. Speaker, as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation approaches, may we all reflect on the 94 calls to action that call for creating awareness of our shared history, addressing past wrongs and, most importantly, supporting healing for indigenous people.
Advancing reconciliation is a journey that we must all take together as a country. While more than 85% of the calls to action are in process or complete, half of them need long-term and stable funding that will require a non-partisan approach over generations.
Over the past few years, we have seen important legislation passed, including on child welfare, UNDRIP, indigenous languages and, most recently, an independent truth and reconciliation committee to ensure that the federal government will be held accountable in the future.
I ask all Canadians to take time to listen to the survivors of Indian residential schools and consider what action they can take to advance reconciliation.