I believe we are in a massive trust deficit with our Indigenous governments, and as we in Canada negotiate how much land, how much royalties, how much cash they get, this process drags on for decades. Then, little issues such as small parcels come up, and we have no method for resolving those and building the trust, such that we will never settle the claim. We are just stuck in this cycle where we can not build the trust. Mr. Speaker, I think this is also reiterated in the lease-only policy. We administer leases; they are very costly, but we do not reach out to Indigenous governments and say, "We want to get rid of this land. We will give you the money for it if you want it. We will completely accept your consent." Is the Minister willing to look at the lease-only policy?
Rylund Johnson on Question 384-19(2): Transfer of Lands to Indigenous Governments
In the Legislative Assembly on October 20th, 2020. See this statement in context.
Question 384-19(2): Transfer of Lands to Indigenous Governments
Oral Questions
October 19th, 2020
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