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Indigenous Affairs

Oral questions on Indigenous Affairs focused on a new agreement related to emergency management. Members discussed climate change increasing emergencies like flooding and wildfires, and stressed the importance of recognizing Indigenous communities as equal partners in emergency preparedness. A new multilateral agreement was signed among the Abegweit First Nation, the Government of P.E.I. and the federal government, marking a historic first-of-its-kind agreement.

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Kent MacDonald

Liberal
“I want praise a grant that sends money to my riding.”
Our translation 89% shorter

Hon. Mandy Gull-Masty

Liberal
“I'm very proud of a grant that sends money to a riding I want to look good in.”
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