Question Period Note: Manitoba Métis Federation Draft Self Government Treaty Negotiation

• Today, congratulations are due to the Manitoba Métis Federation who this weekend voted to ratify their draft core self-government treaty. Negotiations regarding the core self-government treaty have been ongoing since 2021.

• The draft core self-government treaty responds to a key priority identified by Manitoba Métis Federation including a renewed roadmap for moving forward together to implement their inherent right to self-government.

• The draft core self-government treaty will recognize the Manitoba Métis Federation’s jurisdiction pertaining to citizenship, elections and internal administration, and does not address harvesting or land-related matters or rights.

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If pressed on Next Steps:
• There remain a number of important elements to be negotiated before the draft treaty can be finalized. Once finalized and signed-off by both parties, implementation legislation will be drafted and targeted for a fall 2023 introduction in the House of Commons.
• This is a bilateral treaty between Canada and the Manitoba Métis Federation, and is only binding on the signatories. Throughout the negotiations process, as key milestones were reached, information was shared with Manitoba provincial government.
• If subsequent negotiations begin with respect to jurisdictions that are currently under the authority of the provincial government, the Government of Manitoba will be invited to participate.