A group of Indigenous senators — most of them appointed by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, — issued a statement today praising the "integrity" of Jody Wilson-Raybould and saying her sudden departure from cabinet leaves "many questions and concerns." "The resignation ... this week has led to a national conversation leaving many questions and concerns from Canadians, the Indigenous community and politicians alike. The senators said Wilson-Raybould's tenure as justice minister and the government's top lawyer will leave "a lasting mark in history" that will inspire future generations of Indigenous people. 13:38While Wilson-Raybould was justice minister, the government legalized cannabis, toughened impaired driving legislation and enacted new laws governing medical assistance in dying. Sinclair and seven other Indigenous senators praised former justice minister Jody Wilson-Raybould's integrity in a letter to the media Thursday.

Source: CBC News February 14, 2019 21:13 UTC