The Canadian Association of Professional Employees (CAPE) is calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to go to Grassy Narrows and issue an apology to the people of Grassy Narrows and Wabaseemoong, following remarks that have caused deep harm to communities already living with the long-term impacts of mercury poisoning.
“For decades, these communities have borne the consequences of industrial contamination while governments failed to act,” said CAPE President Nathan Prier. “An apology is the bare minimum. It must be accompanied by meaningful compensation, decisive steps to prevent further harm, and significant investment in reconciliation efforts.”
CAPE joins growing calls from First Nations leaders and the labour movement in demanding not only words, but action. That includes fair compensation for those affected, and shutting down the Dryden Mill that continues to worsen the poison today. CAPE is also gravely concerned with the Carney government’s attacks on federal reconciliation efforts, including deep cuts to reconciliation work across multiple departments that threaten to undo any progress that has been made to date.
