Question Period Note: Alberta Sovereignty Act and Saskatchewan First Act

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Reference number:
CIR-2023-QP-73434223
Date received:
Jun 21, 2023
Organization:
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
Name of Minister:
Miller, Marc (Hon.)
Title of Minister:
Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations

Suggested Response:

•The Government of Canada respects the right of the Governments of Saskatchewan and Alberta to voice their views.

•The Government of Canada also recognizes the importance of working closely with provincial and territorial governments on issues that make a difference in the lives of Indigenous Peoples across Canada.

•Canada will continue to monitor the impacts of these Acts and support Indigenous partners to ensure Treaty and inherent rights are protected.

Background:

N/A

Additional Information:

If pressed on the contents of the Acts

· We are focused on working with Alberta and Saskatchewan, as we do with all provinces and territories, in areas with shared interests and objectives.

· The Government of Canada is committed to upholding the Constitution and defending the rights and freedoms that are guaranteed to all Canadians