Canadian Parliament should pass UNDRIP, let’s not make the same mistakes as in the past

There will always be some disagreements about how we move forward with economic development projects in Canada. But if we get it right, Bill C-15 can set us the right path to create the partnerships between First Nations, governments and investors that will help make reconciliation a reality.

In making the case for Bill C-15, Justice Minister David Lametti told a parliamentary committee that the legislation will offer hope to Indigenous youth who, 'see a future in which strong, self-determined Indigenous peoples thrive and are connected to the land and culture,' and where, 'Indigenous-Crown relations are truly nation-to-nation, reflecting equality and respect, and not colonial attitudes,' writes Ernie Daniels. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY ERNIE DANIELS

June 16, 2021

By passing legislation that would breathe life into the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Canada would be taking a step forward on the bumpy road toward reconciliation. However, some investors, political, and business leaders are uneasy about Bill C-15 and the...

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