Poilievre Says Full Investigation Needed Into Potential Remains at Residential Schools

Published on January 23, 2024

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling on the federal government to provide the resources necessary for a “full investigation” into alleged graves at the sites of former residential schools. Mr. Poilievre said a proper investigation is warranted after the site of a potential burial ground found nearly three years ago in British Columbia has yet to be excavated to confirm. “[Ottawa] should provide the resources to allow for a full investigation into the potential remains at residential schools. Canadians deserve to know the truth,” Mr. Poilievre said during a press conference on Jan. 21. “And Conservatives will always stand in favour of historical accuracy.”...