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[Spazito]

The only thing I would add is the issue of residential schools for First Nations children, shameful action that is still reverberating with First Nations survivors. They were physically, emotionally and sexually abused after being forcibly taken from their families. The residential schools were run by both Catholic and Protestant organizations.

We still treat First Nations unequally and it is our continuing shame. Prime Minister Martin promised to make it a priority during this term but that promise has been made many times by many PMs and not much has been achieved.