In their own words: Liberal plan for First Nations education and economic opportunity

August 14, 2015

“Today’s announcement by Justin Trudeau, Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, on First Nations education sets out a substantive plan for action. This plan would have an immediate impact and help close that gap by investing in our students and our schools.” (AFN National Chief, Perry Bellegarde, August 13, 2015)

“Trudeau vows to mend Canada’s relationship with [A]boriginal [P]eoples.” (Montreal Gazette, August 13, 2015)

“Liberals promise billions of dollars, and control of First Nations education.” (APTN National News, August 13, 2015)

« Alors que les chefs autochtones du pays tentent de convaincre leurs communautés de voter en plus grand nombre le 19 octobre prochain, Justin Trudeau vient de leur fournir un puissant argument. Le chef libéral s’est engagé à consacrer une somme supplémentaire… à l’éducation autochtone. » (Le Devoir, 13 août 2015)

“Trudeau pledges to invest in First Nations education and social programs.” (Globe and Mail, August 13, 2015)

“Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau is promising a new deal for First Nations education that would include $2.6 billion in new funding.” (The Toronto Star, August 13, 2015)

“Trudeau’s plan would invest more per year in First Nations education than what the Conservatives have promised to date, and would accelerate infrastructure spending.” (CBC News, August 13, 2015)

« Le chef du Parti libéral promet 2,6 milliards de dollars d’investissements sur quatre ans pour l’éducation des Premières Nations, de la maternelle à la fin du secondaire, pour combler le fossé qui la sépare de celle offerte aux autres jeunes Canadiens, en matière de financement » (Radio-Canada, 13 août 2015)

“Liberal Party leader Justin Trudeau has announced a plan today to strengthen the government’s relationship with Canada’s Aboriginal [P]eoples” (Vancity Buzz, August 13, 2015)