Four years ago, people in our North held out hope when it came to the Liberal government's commitments with words like “reconciliation,” “nation-to-nation relationships,” “support for the middle class” and “champion on climate change.” However, fast forward four years, and the shine is off.
The housing crisis on First Nations is worse than it was. Health care continues to be underfunded and inadequate, and when it comes to middle-class jobs, our North has lost hundreds of them, and the federal government has not lifted a finger.
As for climate change, not only has Canada failed, but First Nations and northern communities are paying the price. The disappearing ice roads point to the urgent need for all-weather roads, and as wildlife is impacted, so are people. There must be immediate action.
Enough of the talk. First Nations, Métis and northern people deserve a federal government on their side, one that works with them to take on climate change and crushing inequality. The Liberals are not the answer, and we cannot go back to the Conservatives. Only the NDP will fight for our North and our Canada.
