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MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT

Mandy Gull-Masty

Liberal Abitibi—Baie-James—Nunavik—Eeyou 22 statements translated

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As Minister of Indigenous Services, Gull-Masty is pushing Bill C-37, the First Nations Clean Water Act, and defends the spending behind it, including $4.6 billion for drinking water and $8.5 billion for child and family services. Her commitments often come without a date, measure or named actor: “We are working on this law in partnership with those very communities.” She speaks often of doing the work together with First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities.Written by AI from their statements. Updated .

Average grade
B
79 / 100 over 20 statements
Signal 75 / 100
Relevance 71 / 100
Respect 100 / 100
Clarity 83 / 100
Loses points more than most for A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.2.9 times as often as most members.What the tags mean ×2.9 Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about.1.7 times as often as most members.What the tags mean ×1.7 Thanks and tributes.1.6 times as often as most members.What the tags mean ×1.6 Loses points less than most for Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.Less often than most members.What the tags mean Averaged over the 20 of 22 statements graded so far.

Statements 22

Oral Questions ·

Indigenous Affairs

In response to a question from Terry Duguid

“We are giving $8.5 billion to First Nations in Ontario so they can make decisions for their own children. This money will help them prevent problems before they start.”
Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, that is an important question. I want to sincerely congratulate the Chiefs of Ontario, the Nishnawbe Aski Nation and the Ontario first nations that have worked tirelessly to be the ones making the decisions for their own children. On May 29, we honoured the start of this work, based not only in culture but also in ceremony, to undertake this work. Through this historic investment, $8.5 billion means predictable, stable funding. It will also go to ensuring that prevention efforts are a priority. We are supporting this critical work. We are committed to continuing—

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Oral Questions ·

Indigenous Affairs

In response to a question from Kent MacDonald

“We signed a new deal with Prince Edward Island and the Abegweit First Nation. It treats the First Nation as a full partner when responding to emergencies.”
Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, we have just signed a historic, first-of-its-kind, multilateral emergency management agreement among the Abegweit First Nation, the Government of P.E.I. and our new government. I want to thank Chief Gould and his council for hosting this important event. The agreement recognizes Abegweit First Nation as a full and equal partner in emergency management. It strengthens planning, preparedness and coordination in regionally specific ways that are culturally appropriate and responsive to community needs. Working in partnerships with indigenous people is something I am proud of doing.

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