Why Canadian white people have so much trouble understanding why somebody wouldn't want to leave Attawapiskat

Lately, it has been quite popular to diagnose Attawapiskat as a geographic problem that can be solved by moving everyone to a more prosperous locale.

The National Post’s own columnist Jonathan Kay argued as much recently. As did Macleans’ Scott Gilmore. Even former prime ministers have echoed the sentiment.

“It’s desirable to stay if they want to stay, but it’s not always possible,” Jean Chretien told reporters on Parliament Hill.

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