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This is my “secret” that nobody knows. I’ve never said publicly & instead I took years of abuse for my positions on Indigenous affairs in Canada. My wife & my three kids: They are First Nations. But I don’t believe my kids resumes need to be put on the top of a stack because they are First Nations. I believe in equality. I believe in a merit based system. I don’t believe we should be asking unelected chiefs for permission to build nation building projects. I believe in uplifting the country as a whole. I don’t believe in mass graves of children as a result of genocide. Facts show mass graves were common for communities as a whole because of Tuberculosis. I believe Residential schools did exist. I do not deny them. I agree - there were flaws. But I don’t believe nuns and teachers were taking the life of children. I also don’t think it’s sustainable that we spend $30 billion per year on Indigenous Affairs while First Nations life expectancy continues to decline. Look it up; they die younger. We must acknowledge that something is broken. Those who actually need help, are not getting it. The Liberals created an environment that doesn’t help those in need, but instead helps a consultant Liberal class. Did you know that when Harper was PM, he created the First Nations Financial Transparency Act? Since we fund First Nations bands with our taxes, audited financial statements must be provided or face enforcement, fines/consequences. The public, the First Nations band members, they deserve transparency from their Chiefs. The Liberals paused the enforcement. Completely. Ask yourself: Why? Did you know that a First Nations band, an individual, HAD TO SUE HIS OWN CHIEF because they would not disclose where their money was going? It’s absurd. He & his people have the right to know. So do we, as taxpayers. I’ve sat back, and seen all the negative comments, threats and how I “hate” First Nations. And it couldn’t be further from the truth. There’s a world that exists, where you can fight for truth, honesty, transparency & normalcy, and it not be considered hateful. I love my wife & my kids. I want to see First Nations AND all Canadians thrive and succeed. WE ARE ALL EQUAL.