Question Period Note: Caledonia

• Canada is committed to working collaboratively to address Six Nations’ historical claims and land rights issues in a way that respects the unique history and circumstances of Six Nations.
• We recognize that any lasting approach to address these matters will require a collaborative effort from the Six Nations Elected Council, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy Chiefs Council, Canada and Ontario.
• We are ready and willing to work with Six Nations’ Elected Council, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy Chiefs Council and Ontario to discuss how we can best support Six Nations in advancing their interests.

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If pressed on relationship with Six Nations
• Canada deeply values its relationship with Six Nations and is committed to work collaboratively to address Six Nations’ historical claims and land rights issues.
• We respect Six Nations’ internal decision-making processes and recognize that these complex matters will not be addressed overnight.
• Canada looks forward to meeting with Six Nations to discuss how we can best support them in advancing their interests.

If pressed on Six Nations governance matters
• Canada is committed to renewing a nation-to-nation relationship with Six Nations.
• We are ready to work with Six Nations’ leadership and community members on advancing their vision of self-determination.

If pressed on the status of the Six Nations’ litigation
• We believe that the best way to address outstanding issues and achieve reconciliation with Indigenous people is through open and respectful dialogue.
• Our Government respects the decision of the Six Nations to pursue their claims through the courts.
• We are committed to maintaining a productive working relationship with the Six Nations and finding a new way forward through a renewed nation-to-nation relationship based on affirmation of rights, respect, co-operation and partnership.

If pressed on the moratorium on land development announced by the Haudenosaunee Confederacy Chiefs Council
• Canada is committed to working collaboratively to address Six Nations’ historical claims and land rights issues in a way that respects the unique history and circumstances of Six Nations.
• We recognize that any lasting approach to address these matters will require a collaborative effort from the Six Nations Elected Council, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy Chiefs Council, Canada and Ontario.
• We are ready and willing to work with Six Nations’ Elected Council, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy Chiefs Council and Ontario to discuss how we can best support Six Nations in advancing their interests.

If pressed on the appeal in Foxgate Developments Inc. v. Skyler Williams et al. (litigation on the injunction re: McKenzie Meadows development site)
• Canada believes that the best way to address outstanding issues and advance reconciliation with Indigenous peoples is through negotiation and dialogue.
• We recognize that access to justice issues are central to the appeal in Foxgate Developments Inc. v. Skyler Williams et al. Access to justice is a fundamental principle in Canada’s legal system. All Canadians have a right to a fair and reasonable opportunity to fully defend themselves in court.

If pressed on the cancellation of the McKenzie Meadows housing development
• We recognize that the situation at McKenzie Meadows, including the developer’s decision not to proceed with the development, has impacted surrounding communities and individuals.
• The Government of Canada remains committed to working with the Six Nations Elected Council, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy Chiefs Council and the Government of Ontario to resolve the complex claims and related issued underlying the protest at McKenzie Meadows.