Kitco News contacted Chief Ghislain Picard, however his spokesperson declined the interview.

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Ghislain Picard, Grand Chief of the Assembly of First Nations of Quebec and Labrador said some progress has been made over the years with the Liberal party but on the whole is not pleased.

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