On the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we acknowledge and commemorate the devastating legacy of residential schools, where tens of thousands of Indigenous children were taken from their families and forcibly separated from their language and culture. Many never returned home.

The hate, intolerance, and violence on display during this election was unprecedented, unacceptable, and frightening.

Press Launch of the Follow up Report to the Canadian Human Rights Commission on the Human Rights of the Innu of Labrador, Marie Claude Landry, Ad. E.
Chief Commissioner, Canadian Human Rights Commission

Ms. Jensen is an experienced lawyer who has represented clients in human rights law, constitutional law, and employment and labour law cases for over 25 years. She has provided legal advice and representation before all levels of Canada’s courts and tribunals. She has investigated and advised organizations on diverse issues such as allegations of sexual harassment, professional misconduct, and compliance with constitutional, international and domestic human rights requirements.

Today, on International Women’s Day, we celebrate women and recognize their invaluable contributions to family, community, country and the world. Canadian women continue to be a driving force in our country — as community-builders, business leaders, innovators, educators, scientists, mothers, and frontline workers.

We stand together in solidarity, grief and pain with the Cowessess First Nation of Saskatchewan over this latest discovery of hundreds upon hundreds of unmarked children’s graves at the former Marieval residential school site. We stand with residential school survivors and their families, Indigenous leaders and the entire Cowessess First Nation.

Today, we mark National Indigenous Peoples Day to recognize, honour and celebrate the diverse cultures, traditions, and achievements of First Nations, the Métis Nation, and Inuit in Canada.

I am outraged and heartbroken by the act of terrorism in London, Ontario. I mourn for the victims and my heart aches for their family, friends and community.