Witnesses to these proceedings as well as from the five Nuu-chah-nulth nations in my riding that are in court with your government have stated that the government has failed to honour Supreme Court of Canada decisions that affirm first nations treaty and protected inherent rights to fish or to earn a moderate living. The DFO interim policy response of the aboriginal fisheries strategy, the FSC licensing system and other access programs don't address the treaty-protected inherent rights of first nations.
Is your government going to address the decades of outstanding business by demonstrating a willingness to prioritize this work with first nations and ensure that these court decisions are honoured and implemented effectively through nation-to-nation dialogue?