Jody Wilson-Raybould

[Relations with Indigenous Peoples, February 18th, 2020]

Madam Speaker, I would like to applaud the government for ensuring that there will be an introduction of UNDRIP legislation to bring the United Nations declaration into Canadian law.

Beyond that necessary first step, will the government commit to changing its laws, policies and operational practices to ensure that indigenous peoples in this country can be self-determining, including self-governing, at their own pace and based on their own priorities? Can the government ensure that it will go beyond the UNDRIP legislation, and actually change laws and policies?

[Indigenous Affairs, February 18th, 2020]

Mr. Speaker, some two years ago the Prime Minister stood in the House and committed to the recognition and implementation of indigenous title and rights in legislation. That long-overdue work has not happened, and we continue to see the challenges across the country due to that inaction.

As was committed, and speaking of concrete action, will the government introduce legislation that upholds the minimum standards of UNDRIP?

Equally important, will it actually implement those standards domestically, so that indigenous peoples are supported in their self-determination, can rebuild and can exercise their authority in clear and predictable ways for their own people and for all Canadians?

[Justice, January 28th, 2020]

Mr. Speaker, Canada's correctional investigator recently said, “The indigenization of Canada's prison population is nothing short of a national travesty.” I agree. The TRC and “Calls for Justice” also agree.

More action is required to address the over-incarceration of indigenous, black and other marginalized Canadians. Evidence clearly shows that mandatory minimum penalties are a big part of the problem and not smart justice policy. There has been enough study and too much delay due to political expediency. Can the government confirm that it will repeal mandatory minimum penalties for all but the most serious of crimes?

[Supplementary Estimates (A), 2019-20, December 10th, 2019]

Mr. Speaker, I agree to apply and will be voting yes.

[Supplementary Estimates (A), 2019-20, December 10th, 2019]

Mr. Speaker, I agree to apply and I will be voting yes.

[Supplementary Estimates (A), 2019-20, December 10th, 2019]

Mr. Speaker, as the independent member for Vancouver Granville, I agree to apply and will be voting yes.

[Main Estimates, 2019-20, June 18th, 2019]

Mr. Speaker, I agree to apply and vote yes.

[Main Estimates, 2019-20, June 18th, 2019]

Mr. Speaker, I agree to apply and will be voting yes.

[Main Estimates, 2019-20, June 18th, 2019]

Mr. Speaker, I agree to apply and will be voting yes.

[Criminal Records Act, June 3rd, 2019]

Mr. Speaker, I agree to apply and will be voting yes.