I am sure that departments would love to be able to take the pen and write it out and say, "This is what it shall be." However, again, I have stated earlier that that, in my opinion, would not be appropriate to do. I have heard from the first meeting with the modern treaties that they wanted to go through each article individually to define that. That may take time, Mr. Speaker, but out of respect, it is their process. This is United Nations Declaration for Indigenous Peoples is for Indigenous people, and they have asked me to hold back and go through each article. There are articles about education, about healthcare; there are articles all over the place. Respectfully, Mr. Speaker, I would like to do this work in consultation and cooperation with the Indigenous governments, which is the intent of the declaration. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Caroline Cochrane on Question 508-19(2): United Nations Declarations on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
In the Legislative Assembly on February 5th, 2021. See this statement in context.
Question 508-19(2): United Nations Declarations on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Oral Questions
February 5th, 2021
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