Infrastructure Minister Sohi ‘disheartened to see deplorable conditions’ in indigenous communities

In a wide-ranging interview, federal Infrastructure Minister Amarjeet Sohi reveals new details about the upcoming bilateral agreements with the provinces and territories, his plans for making the Building Canada Fund more transparent, and when he will be introducing a housing strategy.

Infrastructure and Communities Minister Amarjeet Sohi sat down with The Hill Times last week and discussed the government's $11.9-billion infrastructure spend announced in the 2016 budget, and more. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

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BY RACHEL AIELLO

April 18, 2016

Infrastructure and Communities Minister Amarjeet Sohi says he’s "disheartened" by the standard of living in indigenous communities in Canada and says his department is committed to working on improving conditions. “As someone who came to this country as an immigrant, I feel so disheartened to s...

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