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Bob Zimmer

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
November 23, 2023
Context: Committee Evidence - INAN-84 (INAN) - Nov/23/23
Mr. Bob Zimmer (Prince George—Peace River—Northern Rockies, CPC)
  • 04:57:24 p.m.
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Thank you, Mr. Chair. Thanks to our witnesses for appearing today. My questions will be for Dean Gladue. We've known each other for many years, Dean, and I've always know you to be a difference maker, first as a hockey player inspiring young kids from Chetwynd back in the day, then as an RCMP officer and now as a regional director for the Métis Nation British Columbia. You said something to me that really stuck with me many years ago: “Blessed are the peacemakers”. I see your continuing with that call in your life today, in Ottawa this time. We've had conversations about what being Métis means to you. What I want to ask you about, for the sake of the committee, is this: What does it mean for you to be Métis and to be respected and recognized as Métis? Go ahead, Dean.
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Context: Committee Evidence - INAN-84 (INAN) - Nov/23/23
Mr. Bob Zimmer
  • 05:00:43 p.m.
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Dean, I know you say that as a proud Canadian. You said that as a proud Canadian and Métis at the same time.
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Context: Committee Evidence - INAN-84 (INAN) - Nov/23/23
Mr. Bob Zimmer
  • 05:01:49 p.m.
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That was well said, Dean. I will add that you still play a bit of hockey once in a while at the odd tournament. I know your mom and dad, Bill and Blanche. They're special to me, too, Dean. They're people who care for their neighbours in Chetwynd. They're just great folks. We have spoken about this, and in your testimony you spoke about the issues around Métis children being disconnected from their families in the system. Can you explain a little of what you meant by that?
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Context: Committee Evidence - INAN-84 (INAN) - Nov/23/23
Mr. Bob Zimmer
  • 05:03:38 p.m.
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I know, Dean, you have hope—
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Context: Committee Evidence - INAN-84 (INAN) - Nov/23/23
Mr. Bob Zimmer
  • 05:03:41 p.m.
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—for a better future, but thanks for your testimony.
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