NDP candidate for Skeena—Bulkley Valley, Taylor Bachrach, is condemning Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre for standing behind candidate Aaron Gunn, who has denied the history and impact of residential schools. Bachrach released a statement today, calling Poilievre’s decision troubling and questioning his commitment to addressing the harm caused by the residential school system.
Bachrach emphasized the lasting trauma residential schools inflicted on First Nations families in the Northwest and across Canada. He said allowing someone with such views to represent the Conservative Party raises concerns about Poilievre’s stance on supporting survivors and their healing journey.
The residential school system was designed to erase Indigenous cultures, languages, and identities, and its legacy continues to affect generations of survivors and their families. Bachrach is urging Poilievre to reject any candidates who deny the lived experiences of those affected by the residential schools. He stressed that true leadership requires acknowledging the truth and standing up for the people who have been hurt by such historical injustices.
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