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user-inactivated · 3280 days ago · link · · parent · post: Explain Quantum Physics or Isis: Question put to Justin Trudeau

In fact, the Minister of Justice is an aboriginal woman.

How common is it for the aboriginal people in Canada to reach high positions, in politics or otherwise?

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someguyfromcanada · 3280 days ago · link ·

Not very. There have only been 38 Aboriginal Members of Parliament ever.

It should also be noted that Trudeau once viciously beat up Aboriginal former Senator Patrick Brazeau. :)