We must put an end to the environmental racism that we've seen for far too long in this country, and the experiences of many indigenous peoples across the country are deeply unacceptable. While there is no bill that is perfect, this is an important first step in acknowledging the rights of indigenous peoples and the rights of first nations peoples, particularly in concordance with the UN Declaration on the Rights of the Indigenous Peoples, to ensure that they have self-determination over the resources that affect them on a day-to-day basis.
Therefore, while there will undoubtedly need to be a lot of discussion and partnership with many different jurisdictions, we still believe in the CMA that this is a critical first step in recognizing those rights and helping move things forward in a positive way.