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  • Jun/20/22 6:00:00 p.m.

Senator Gold: Thank you for the question. With respect, senator, it is not the case the minister does not recognize the problem. The government and the minister thank the commissioner for her report and take access to information seriously. There are more requests, indeed, and they are more complex. The government is taking action.

I am advised that Library and Archives Canada is creating a task force to address the issues. It is reducing the backlog and developing a long-term plan. The government, for its part, added $25 million in Budget 2022 to make documents related to residential schools accessible to all survivors. The government hopes these measures will improve the situation as set out in the report.

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