Question Period Note: A Filing of a Notice of Intent for a Declaration of Aboriginal Title by the Wolastoqey of New Brunswick

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Reference number:
MKP-2022-QP-13015
Date received:
Dec 14, 2022
Organization:
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
Name of Minister:
Miller, Marc (Hon.)
Title of Minister:
Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations

Suggested Response:

• We respect the decision of the Wolastoqey to pursue their claims through the courts.
• Canada believes that the best way to achieve reconciliation is through negotiation and dialogue.
• Our government is working to renew our relationship with Indigenous peoples based on the affirmation of rights, respect, and partnership, including through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Wolastoqey in 2019.
• Under the Memorandum of Understanding, Canada is committed to implementing Wolastoqey treaty rights, including Aboriginal title.
• We cannot comment further as this matter is before the courts.

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