"I felt that obviously it's hugely heartening that one of the most recognized and revered Canadians believes in the prime minister and believes that we're serious about this project," she told reporters in Sudbury, Ont., where the Liberal cabinet has gathered for two days of meetings. Justin Trudeau's government has prominently committed to reconciliation, consultation and improving the welfare of Canadian's Indigenous population. On Saturday night, Downie singled out the prime minister while also describing years of neglect. Trained our entire lives to hear not a word of what's going on up there. But what's going on up there ain't good.

Source: CBC News August 22, 2016 01:07 UTC