Emergency debate held in the House of Commons Tuesday night as rail traffic disruptions continue
Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller says there is a clear “path forward” to defuse the ongoing tensions caused by protests that have hamstrung the country’s transportation network, despite some Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs refusing to meet until the RCMP leave their territory.
“I know that the recent events in B.C. and in various places across the country are deeply concerning to all Canadians. It is a very difficult situation for everyone — for those people who are non-Indigenous but especially if they are Indigenous,” said Miller during an emergency debate in the House of Commons Tuesday night.
“All of Canada is hurting, and we are all hoping and working for a peaceful resolution.”
When questioned by members of the opposition on the negotiations, Miller said he wouldn’t go into details about the steps the government is taking.
“But clearly, we see there is a path forward,” he said. “Canadians should know that we are seizing the situation at the very highest level of government to work toward a peaceful resolution.”
CBC News – Feb 19, 2020.
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