Jean asked the Government to support Aboriginal Youth - June 1, 2012

June 1st, 11:25 a.m.

Aboriginal Affairs

http://openparliament.ca/debates/2012/6/1/jean-crowder-5/

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Mr. Speaker, not only is the government going to force people into lower paying jobs with its changes to EI, it is now planning on taking away assistance young first nations may get if they do not sign up for training programs. The government has it backwards. Any coherent strategy to help first nations youth must start with investing in better education, not cutting off people who already have problems getting by.

Why are Conservatives bent on making the lives of first nations harder?

June 1st, 11:25 a.m.

Aboriginal Affairs

http://openparliament.ca/debates/2012/6/1/jean-crowder-6/

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Mr. Speaker, the Conservatives are not living up to the commitments from January's Crown-First Nations Gathering.

The conservatives simply do not understand the reality facing first nations youth. First nations are looking for an opportunity to improve their lives and have successful careers, not having their support cut off. Many first nations youth face extreme poverty in their communities and a lack of opportunity.

Why are Conservatives singling out first nations youth and taking away this basic support? How can they justify this irresponsible move?