Mr. Speaker, as I said earlier this week, the successful conclusion of modern treaties and self-government agreements can be seen as the ultimate expression of free prior and informed consent among partners. The Government of Canada's recent adoption of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People is an encouraging and tangible demonstration of the federal government's renewed commitment to Canada's Aboriginal people.
Bob McLeod on Question 155-18(2): Inuvialuit Self-Government Agreement-In-Principle
In the Legislative Assembly on June 3rd, 2016. See this statement in context.
Question 155-18(2): Inuvialuit Self-Government Agreement-In-Principle
Oral Questions
June 2nd, 2016
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