Statement made on 11 June 2009 by Senator Sharon Carstairs (retired)
Hon. Sharon Carstairs:
Honourable senators, my question is to the Leader of the Government in the Senate with respect to H1N1 on Northern Manitoba reserves.
My office and I made contact with Aboriginal officials in Manitoba today to get an update on what is happening with respect to H1N1, and I am deeply disturbed by the information that my staff received.
David Harper, Chief of Garden Hill First Nation, states that there has been no communication — I repeat, no communication — with anyone in government. Can the minister explain why a chief on a reserve in which H1N1 has been confirmed has had no contact with this government?
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