"I was quite surprised and saddened," said David Chartrand, president of the Manitoba Métis Federation and vice-president of the Métis National Council. In her resignation letter, Philpott listed improving infrastructure for First Nations, providing clean water on reserve, and reforming child welfare among her accomplishments. But Chartrand is disappointed with her resignation, and questions how effective her work will be outside of the government's inner circle. Chartrand worked with Philpott on proposals to reform the child welfare system and to reduce the number of Indigenous youth in care. #cdnpoli https://t.co/hheruorSpo —@perrybellegardeThe Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations in Saskatchewan also took to Twitter to commend Philpott on her leadership and thank her for her support.

Source: CBC News March 05, 2019 09:56 UTC