Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Yes, it does. Section 35.(3) of the Constitution Act, 1982 provides that treaty rights includes rights that now exist by way of land claims agreements or may be so acquired. That would include rights, as they existed in 1982, and those that may be acquired as negotiations commence.
Law Clerk (Ms. Macpherson) on Committee Motion 69-12(7): To Amend Clause 1 Of Bill 25, Carried
In the Legislative Assembly on June 15th, 1995. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 69-12(7): To Amend Clause 1 Of Bill 25, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
June 14th, 1995
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Law Clerk Ms. Macpherson
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