The most important project of ‘national interest’ is upholding First Nations’ human right to clean water

When generations of colonial violence and rights violations have created an infrastructure gap of roughly $376.1-billion, building a ‘Canada Strong’ would start by building adequate infrastructure for clean drinking water for First Nations.
NDP Leader Avi Lewis, left, Grassy Narrows First Nation member Chrissy Isaacs, and NDP MP Leah Gazan in the West Block foyer on June 18.

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation was born from the stories of residential school survivors, and is a commitment to ensure that the public commemoration of the legacy of residential schools remains a key part of the process of reconciliation. More than 10 years a...

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