Statement by Justin Trudeau, the Prime Minister of Canada on meeting with Inuit leaders
Posted January 26th, 2016 in Niagara At Large
Ottawa, Canada – The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, issued the following statement today on meeting with Inuit leaders:
Two Inuit girls pose with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau after performing throat singing at his swearing -in ceremonies in Ottawa last November
“Today, I had the honour of meeting with Inuit leaders from across the North to discuss the unique challenges their communities face and the exciting opportunities the region holds.
“This afternoon’s discussion with members of the Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami was an important step in renewing the relationship between Canada and the Inuit – one based on respect, rights, cooperation, and partnership.
“A key part of our meeting focused on how we can better work together with Inuit leaders, the territories and provinces, along with other parties, to address issues important to the Inuit, including the social and economic obstacles that directly affect Inuit success.
“I want to thank leaders of the Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami for meeting with me today and giving me the opportunity to begin to earn their trust. I am eager to bring about positive change in the lives of Inuit across Canada and work together to unleash the North’s amazing potential.”
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I think a major problem for Canada’s native people is that the government fails to demand accountability from the chiefs to whom funds are given. Some of these chiefs, who handle millions of tax dollars, live lavishly while their people live in squalor. One example was the female chief (I believe in northern Ontario) who drove a Cadillac Escalade in a community with less than ten miles of road and then had the unmitigated gall to allow her people suffer in poverty and the resultant hopelessness, addictions and suicides. The same has been found true of many bands. Come to think of it, this applies to all leaders, our politicians included…an example, when rescue helicopters are used for fishing trips. There is no accountability.
Since these native leaders are receiving monies from the government they must be held accountable for every penny and be audited on a regular basis to ensure their people are cared for. Those who misuse funds should be prosecuted and removed from their positions. Money does no good if it doesn’t fulfill the needs of the intended recipients.
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