It is racist, and it was racist when it was created. The Indian Act controls, or seeks to control, the lives of all indigenous people in a way that you and I would never accept. — Paul Martin Copy Share Image
The fact is the statements are perfectly consistent, but more importantly, I don't have all the facts. — Paul Martin Copy Share Image
We, as Canadians, have no hesitation lecturing the rest of the world on what they should be doing, how they shouldn't discriminate, and how… — Paul Martin Copy Share Image
If we do not step forward, then we step back. If we do not protect a right, then we deny it. — Paul Martin Copy Share Image
One of the first things that the First Nations are going to have to decide is, is it going to 640 communities, or is… — Paul Martin Copy Share Image
Most Canadians previously had no idea what went on in the residential schools. You tell Canadians the last one closed in 1996, they are… — Paul Martin Copy Share Image
“If heterosexual people can get married then gay and lesbian people can get married too” — Paul Martin Copy Share Image
I rise in support of a Canada in which liberties are safeguarded, rights are protected and the people of this land are treated as… — Paul Martin Copy Share Image
Canadians would not tolerate it if they really knew there was a whole generation of aboriginal Canadians who have a chance at a better… — Paul Martin Copy Share Image
If you take a look at the breaches of rights, whether it's the underfunding of education or health care, and all these issues which… — Paul Martin Copy Share Image
“But hold fast. Before you become too flushed at the prospect of starring nightly in your own private pornographic films, there are limitations.” — Paul Martin Copy Share Image
The vicious circle has been shattered. Canadians now enjoy the benefits of the virtuous circle. — Paul Martin Copy Share Image
Every Canadian who wants to learn should have the opportunity to do so. — Paul Martin Copy Share Image
