Canadians Divided Over Redress For Aboriginals

Canadians Divided Over Redress For Aboriginals

Thursday, November 18, 2010 at 13:24

A new poll indicates the country is relatively split about whether the federal government has done enough to address wrongs committed against Aboriginal people.

The Trudeau Foundation recently carried out a survey of over 2,000 Canadians.

It found that despite a formal apology and the creation of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, 44% of respondents believe more needs to be done.

Nineteen per cent of the people who thought that said economic support to communities and reserves should be offered, while 18% thought better educational opportunities needed to be looked at.

Settling outstanding land claims came in at 11% support, while paying compensation for damage and losses registered 10% support.

Meanwhile, 47% believed the government had gone far enough, while 9% had no clear opinion.

The poll was carried out between September 29th and October 21st.