Canada unveils inquiry into murdered indigenous women

Toronto, Canada - Canada has announced the details of a long-awaited federal inquiry into missing and murdered indigenous women and girls.Canadian Minister of Indigenous Affairs Carolyn Bennett said the commission would have the "historic" ability to gather information across Canada and she thanked the indigenous families that have already shared their experiences.

"It's because of these courageous women and families, who knew something was very wrong, that we are here today," Bennett said during a press conference at the Canadian Museum of History near Ottawa.

"They knew an inquiry was needed to achieve justice and healing and to put an end to this ongoing terrible tragedy."