Question Period Note: Restoule and Whitesand Litigation

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Reference number:
CIR-2024-QP-2813
Date received:
Jun 19, 2024
Organization:
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
Name of Minister:
Anandasangaree, Gary (Hon.)
Title of Minister:
Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations

Suggested Response:

• Honouring the Treaty relationship and working in partnership with First Nations is key to advancing lasting reconciliation.

• Canada, Ontario and 21 Robinson Huron Treaty First Nations have made great progress towards resolving litigation relating to an outstanding treaty promise to increase treaty annuities over time.

• Negotiators for the parties have reached a proposed settlement to resolve claims related to past annuities, and the parties are looking to finalize the settlement in the coming weeks.

Background:

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Additional Information:

If pressed on the Whitesand litigation and discussions with the Robinson-Superior First Nations

• Stage 3 of the Whitesand trial has concluded, and we await the Court’s decision. .

• We respect the Robinson-Superior First Nations’ decision to pursue their claim through the courts and we remain open to continued dialogue outside of the courts.

• We believe that the best way to address outstanding issues and achieve reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples is through negotiation and dialogue.