Question Period Note: Restoule/Whitesand litigation

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Reference number:
CIR-2021-10041
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:

• Canada is committed to honouring its treaty obligations, which are determined based on the unique characteristics of each treaty relationship.

• Canada remains committed to resolving litigation outside of the courts through respectful and collaborative dialogue with a preference for negotiated agreements, where possible.

• We respect the Court’s previous decisions regarding the interpretation of the Robinson Treaties. As this matter is still before the Court and discussions remain confidential, we cannot comment further at this time.

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