Questions for LPC Presidential Candidates

February 5, 2014

Chad Cowie, Co-Chair (Male) – The National Executive of the Aboriginal Peoples’ Commission prepared 10 questions for the candidates running for President of the Liberal Party of Canada. We will provide their responses as we receive them.

View the questions below:

Q1: What is your knowledge and understanding of the Aboriginal Peoples’ Commission of the Liberal Party of Canada?

Q2: Over the last two years there has been much rebuilding in the Liberal Party, this includes the APC. Do you support a revived and strong Indigenous wing in the party?

Q3: Additionally, over the last two years the APC has worked hard to rebuild its structure and presence here in Canada (Turtle Island) amongst Indigenous and non-Indigenous Liberals/non-Liberals. Would you support a sufficient budget for the APC in order to achieve its mandate of outreach, communication, enlisting Indigenous delegates at conventions, and future Indigenous Candidates to carry the Liberal banner?

Q4: Would you, as the next President of the Liberal Party of Canada, support the continued existence of the APC within the Party Structure?

Q5: Have you had any personal involvement with the Indigenous nations, communities, and peoples, as well as an understanding of the issues Indigenous peoples face?

Q6:  As the potential President of the Liberal Party of Canada, how do you see yourself working with the APC in relation to the Board of the Party as well as to the Leader and the Leaders’ office?

Q7: Do you believe that the Liberal Party of Canada, when constructing policies relating to Indigenous peoples, should work with the APC in doing so, not to mention holding proper and appropriate consultations with Indigenous peoples?

Q8: How will you assist the APC in supporting current Indigenous organizations to address the current experiences of Indigenous women and girls, or specifically, the issue of missing and murdered Indigenous women?

Q9: Can the APC count on your support for many of the ten (10) policies that have come forth, through consultation and public forums, from APC members and non-membered Indigenous peoples?

Q10: How would you work to ensure greater participation among Indigenous people within the Liberal Party of Canada as well as in the general Canadian political process?