Ms. Rebecca Blake at the Indigenous and Northern Affairs Committee

On June 12th, 2024. See this statement in context.

June 12th, 2024 / 5:45 p.m.

Acting Director, Legislation, Engagement and Regulations Directorate, Department of Indigenous Services

That provision is in a broader context of the bill. In that broader context is rights recognition that requires a coordinated approach with provinces and first nations. Therefore, there is a requirement of agreement between those provinces and first nations. That just suggests reading them together.

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