First Nations children left out to dry in Liberal government’s priorities

'Somewhere between the press conferences, flights to Sweden and photo ops with Barack Obama, one extremely important demographic' has been forgotten.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stands with Marie Wilson, Chief Wilton Littlechild and Justice Murray Sinclair at the December 15, 2015 release of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission final report on the Canadian residential schools. Despite Mr. Trudeau's genuine passion at the event, Jenn Jeffery's says the 2016 budget falls "far below" expectations for First Nations children.Power and Influence Photograph by Jake Wright

Opinion

BY JENN JEFFERYS

April 20, 2016

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