Oral Questions
Indigenous Affairs
“I want more money to fix this problem. You should support my bill and my work. It's important.”
MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT
Hon. Mandy Gull-Masty
Gull-Masty consistently advocates for more funding and support for Indigenous communities, particularly for housing, water infrastructure, and self-governance. She frequently expresses pride in her government's spending and initiatives, while sidestepping direct questions about timelines or specific criticisms. Gull-Masty emphasizes the importance of consultation and working with Indigenous groups, but often deflects to discussing funding amounts or general principles rather than concrete actions or outcomes.
Oral Questions
Indigenous Affairs
“I'm glad you asked. First Nations need to do a lot of work. We'll support them. We'll negotiate and work with provinces and territories. This is all important.”
Oral Questions
Indigenous Affairs
“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.”
“Bill C-37 gives First Nations power and money for water. The government is helping. I'm claiming credit.”
“I don't want to answer the question about how many years it will take. I will talk about other things we are doing instead.”
Oral Questions
Indigenous Affairs
“I don't want to pass the bill right now. This is about consulting and respecting witnesses.”
Oral Questions
Indigenous Affairs
“I thank my colleague for her question. During National Indigenous History Month we celebrate our strength, resilience, and culture. I am proud to work with Indigenous colleagues demonstrating fierce resistance representing every part of this country. I acknowledge and honour all first nations, Inuit, and Métis people.”
Oral Questions
Indigenous Affairs
“I think you already know the bill is still being studied. We will keep talking about it. We want to make sure we get rid of the Indian Act rules that say who is an indigenous person. I want to help these communities. We are working on it.”
“I'm proud to be part of a government that spends money on this problem. The old government didn't spend as much. Our government is adding funding. We are working with people in cities and rural areas to spend that money.”
“I share your concern about housing in indigenous communities. Our government's plan includes building houses in indigenous communities. Working together with them is the key.”
Oral Questions
Indigenous Affairs
“I want to give billions of taxpayer dollars to native bands to run their own services for their own children. I think this is the right thing to do and I want taxpayers to keep paying for it.”
Oral Questions
Indigenous Affairs
“I'm very proud of a grant that sends money to a riding I want to look good in.”