Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued a statement on the second anniversary of the final report from the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.
A report which highlighted numerous violations and abuses of human rights, including inherent, treaty, and constitutional rights.
Trudeau’s government has pledged to work closely with families and survivors, grassroots organizations, and Indigenous leaders on the implementation of a comprehensive and holistic approach to end the systemic racism, sexism, and economic inequality that has perpetuated violence against Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirit and LGBTQ people. The National Action Plan – Federal Pathway pledges to focus on several themes: culture, health and wellness, human security and safety, and justice.
The Liberals are also promising new investments of $2.2 billion over five years, and $160.9 million ongoing, to support the implementation of the initiatives in the Federal Pathway. This new funding is part of the $18 billion in Budget 2021 to improve Indigenous people’s lives and advance reconciliation.
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