BR Sask Bus Indigenous – CP

Source: The Canadian Press – Broadcast wire
Jun 23, 2017 

REGINA – An indigenous woman in Regina is warning the Saskatchewan government that people are going to die because of a decision to shut down the provincial bus service.

Connie Deiter says that’s why she has filed a complaint with the human rights commission alleging that the decision discriminates against her and other indigenous women.

The Saskatchewan Transportation Company was shut down at the end of May to save the cash-strapped government money.

Deiter says that means First Nations women will be forced to hitchhike, sometimes with luggage and children in tow, and is worried women will disappear.

The Saskatchewan government says it would be inappropriate to comment on the complaint because the matter is before the human rights commission.

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(The Canadian Press)

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