During a weekend swing through northwestern Ontario, NDP leader Jagmeet Singh didn't mince words. He says the federal government's decision to appeal a compensation order from the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal, related to Indigenous children in care, was another example of how the Liberals couldn't be trusted.

"I can't imagine how Mr. Trudeau thinks anyone's going to believe him now, if when he's appealing the decision by the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal

In response, the prime minister has said the government needs more time to work out the details for the $2-billion deal. An agreement for distributing about $40,000 to the claimants was expected in December.

With polls continuing to show Liberals trailing Conservatives, NDP leader Jagmeet Singh is taking full advantage, during a weekend swing through northwestern Ontario.

"I just don't want people to feel like they've gotta settle for less. I think Mr. Trudeau's going to scare people and say, 'Oh, you've gotta vote for me, otherwise the Conservatives will come in,' "

Singh targeted Grassy Narrows and Sioux Lookout for his swing through Treaty 3, as New Democrats continue to court First Nation voters. Polls show the Tories leading the governing Liberals by a narrow margin in popular vote, but projections show the incumbent Liberals are expected to win more seats, but they may not win a majority.

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