Mr. Speaker, my hon. colleague said that the government has done all it can. People disagree, including Chief Monias of Pimicikamak Cree Nation, who has claimed that the Government of Canada has neglected its constitutional obligations to collaborate and consult in the evacuation process, often citing bureaucratic issues and jurisdictional disputes that are delaying processes.
First nations chiefs in Manitoba have also voiced that, while the federal government could have immediately deployed the Canadian Armed Forces to assist with coordination, wellness checks, evacuation logistics and reception of evacuees in Winnipeg, it did not do so, costing nations time, resources and peace of mind.
Does the member opposite agree with me that this is the new normal and that the federal government needs to put in a permanent response to deal with the escalating climate crisis?