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I would like to start by thanking Grand Chief Ed John for his kind introduction and for inviting me to this event. I would also like to thank Elder Bob Baker for his thoughtful opening prayer.
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I want to particularly give thanks to the Algonquin people for the privilege of gathering in this place.
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Every day in this country, on our watch, someone walks into a home or perhaps a hospital room where a First Nation or Inuit or Métis mother has given birth, and that baby toddler or child is taken away from their family.
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Tuberculosis is the world’s leading infectious killer. New scientific discoveries, increased political will and financial resources have made the elimination of tuberculosis closer than ever.
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Friends and colleagues, the topic that I want to address with you this morning is a serious one and that's why I really hope that I will have your attention as we discuss something that is of the utmost importance to all Canadians and to all First Nations in this county, and that is the matter of children.
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I want to thank the Algonquin People – and Claudette is here to represent the Algonquin People – for allowing us the privilege of gathering on this unceded Algonquin Territory.
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Emergency Meeting on First Nations, Inuit and Métis Nation Child and Family Services
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I am very pleased to welcome you all here today. It is an honour for me to be here with you, discussing issues that are so important to the future of this nation, and I thank you for being here.
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I want to thank our hosts, the Aga Khan Foundation, for your generosity to us today, as well and of course the University of Toronto for also supporting the gathering and the launch today.
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Minister Jane Philpott to the Closing the Gap Conference
