Question Period Note: Treaty Negotiation with the Regroupement Petapan

• In the Fall of 2023, Quebec asked Canada and the Regroupement Petapan to renegotiate elements of the treaty.
• The parties are working collaboratively to find a way forward. We are optimistic we can reach an agreement and we are committed to working toward the completion of this Modern Treaty.
• Once the parties reach a consensus on a draft, they will begin an extensive consultation process with neighboring First Nations before submitting the draft agreement to the members of the three First Nations of the Regroupement Petapan Inc. to ratify the proposed agreement.

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If pressed on disclosing information:
• Negotiations remain confidential at this time. Canada must respect its commitment to confidentiality in negotiations with Quebec and the Regroupement Petapan.
If pressed on consultations with other Indigenous groups
• Canada is committed to fulfilling its consultation obligations with all Indigenous groups concerned prior to signing the Treaty. However, we have not yet reached the consultation stage, which will commence when we reach a tripartite consensus on a draft Treaty.
If pressed on any overlap issue
• Canada encourages Indigenous groups to discuss common issues related to territorial overlap among affected Indigenous groups.