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Indigenous Affairs

A question period where Conservative MPs repeatedly asked the Liberal government about their failure to deliver on past promises to Indigenous communities - specifically to make First Nations policing an essential service and reduce food insecurity in the North. Liberal ministers responded with vague assurances they were working on the issues, but provided no specifics or timelines.

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Billy Morin

Conservative
“You promised police for Indigenous communities. It's been six years. When will you actually give them police like you said?”
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Bob Zimmer

Conservative
“I don't like the Liberals' non-answer. Lots of people need community meals in Iqaluit. Food insecurity is still really high after 11 years of Liberals. I'm implying it's the Prime Minister's fault.”
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