Question Period Note: Caledonia – 1492 Land Back Lane

• Our Government believes the best way to resolve outstanding issues is through a respectful and collaborative dialogue, which is vital to building stronger relationships and advancing reconciliation for the benefit of Indigenous communities and all Canadians.
• We deeply value our relationship with Six Nations.
• We are committed to continuing to work collaboratively to address their historical claims and land rights issues.
• Officials are working with counterparts for Ontario, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy Chiefs Council and the Six Nations Elected Council to organize the proposed meeting.

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If pressed (85)

• Canada deeply values its relationship with Six Nations and is committed to continuing to work collaboratively to address Six Nations’ historical claims and land rights issues.

• We have put in place flexible processes to allow for the exploration of new ways achieve this goal, such as those identified in the Coyle report.

• This independent report and the fact finder’s work marked an important first step in opening lines of communication at that time and also helped build understanding for the negotiations and discussions that followed.

If pressed - Arrests of journalists (89)
• We know that a strong, independent and free press is essential in the protection of our democracy and of its institutions.

• Our government fully appreciates and encourages the essential role journalists play in reporting on issues of concern.

• Media provide our communities with critical information for their safety and well-being, while also holding individuals and institutions to account.

• However, it is important to note that the enforcement of this injunction falls to the province and the decision is with the Solicitor General of Ontario and the Ontario Provincial police
If pressed on accommodation arrangement with the developer (16):

• This is an internal community matter.

• Questions on these matters are best addressed to Six Nations.

If pressed on Six Nations governance matters (29):

• Canada is committed to renewing a nation-to-nation relationship with Six Nations.

• We are committed to working with Six Nations’ leadership and community members on advancing their visions of self-determination.

 
If pressed on the status of the Six Nations’ litigation (71)

• We believe that the best way to address outstanding issues and achieve reconciliation with Indigenous people is through open and respectful dialogue.

• Our Government respects the decision of the Six Nations to pursue their claims through the courts.

• We are committed to maintaining a productive working relationship with the Six Nations and finding a new way forward through a renewed nation-to-nation relationship based on affirmation of rights, respect, co-operation and partnership.