Should the federal government fund the search of landfills for the remains of murdered Indigenous women?

This emotionally charged issue arose after police in Winnipeg believed the remains of Indigenous women murdered by a serial killer were located in the Prairie Green Landfill but initially refused to search due to safety concerns and low feasibility. The refusal sparked nationwide protests demanding dignity for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG), turning the decision into a litmus test for the government's commitment to Truth and Reconciliation. Feasibility studies suggest a search could take years, cost up to $184 million, and poses health risks from asbestos and…   toxic gases. Proponents argue that the cost is irrelevant when human dignity and justice are at stake, comparing it to searches undertaken for other non-Indigenous victims. Opponents argue that resources should be spent on preventing future crimes rather than on a dangerous and likely futile recovery mission.