Liberal MLA Mike Morris is under fire after comments he made in the legislature on Monday, suggesting that funding committed to Indigenous languages in the province would be better spent on policing resources. During her budget speech, Finance Minister Carole James pointed out that Indigenous languages in the province are under threat, emphasizing that B.C. Former public safety ministerMorris singled out that funding commitment in the legislature on Monday, while criticizing the NDP budget in his role as public safety critic. Liberal MLA Mike Morris is under fire after comments he made in the legislature, suggesting that funding committed to Indigenous languages in the provinces would be better spent on policing resources. Bob Chamberlin says funding Indigenous languages shows some real action in response to the legacy of residential schools in Canada.

Source: CBC News February 27, 2018 19:39 UTC