“I want to pester the minister into spending more money on my preferred program!”
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Indigenous Affairs
A bill to affirm First Nations jurisdiction over water and set minimum standards for water quality on First Nation lands. During discussion, the Liberals praised their own bill and talked about how it would help ensure safe drinking water for First Nations, without going into many specifics about how the bill would actually work.
“I want the Minister to say that our bill will give First Nations clean water and more power over it. I'm promoting a government solution.”
“Bill C-37 gives First Nations power and money for water. The government is helping. I'm claiming credit.”
“I want you to think our government is generous for spending a lot of money and passing this bill. Ignore whether the bill actually works.”