On July 23, 2026, NDP Critic for Indigenous Affairs and for the Environment Leah Gazan Issued the Following Statement:
The outbreak of the fires in Northern Ontario last week is a visceral reminder of the immediate Canada-wide threat posed by the climate emergency, as another devastating wildfire season is ravaging dozens of communities, especially First Nations communities.
Gazan demands answers from Federal Government in Death of two Sagkeeng men in Custody
Gazan demands answers from Federal Government in Death of two Sagkeeng men in Custody
Mr. Speaker,
This past month, two men from Sagkeeng First Nation in Manitoba died while in custody at Stony Mountain federal Penitentiary.
My condolences go out to the loved ones of Dwayne Simard and William Ahmo
We need immediate action to ensure no more lives will be taken at the hands of the colonial justice system.
With the support of Chief Henderson, their families and the community are demanding answers.
When will the Minister provide answers for the families of Dwayne Simard and William Ahmo who died at the hands of the system?
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Claire Johnston
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As folks across Canada witness the highly disturbing images of wildfires in Northwestern Ontario, I echo the words of consolation offered by First Nations Chiefs to the Nations and communities impacted, along with their calls for urgent government action to ensure this crisis is resolved and the safety of evacuees is upheld.