Question Period Note: Indigenous People Sapce - 100 Wellington Street

About

Reference number:
CIR-2021-10037
Date received:
Jul 22, 2021
Organization:
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
Name of Minister:
Bennett, Carolyn (Hon.)
Title of Minister:
Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations

Suggested Response:

• The spirit and intent of the Indigenous Peoples Space has always been that it must remain First Nations, Inuit and Métis led.
• We have been working in the true spirit of reconciliation – all decisions around the space are taken as a group between partners.
• We are working closely with Indigenous partners on reaching an agreement to move forward, and remain committed to the Indigenous Peoples Space initiative.

Background:

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Additional Information:

If pressed (81 words):
• Over the past year, we have worked closely with Indigenous partners on a plan for an Indigenous Peoples Space that will work for all partners.
• As is often the case, when working closely with a number of partners, there remain issues that need to be resolved before a final agreement can be reached to the satisfaction of all parties.
• We remain committed to taking the time needed to create an Indigenous Peoples Space and to move forward together with Indigenous partners.