Mr. Douglas Fairbairn at the Indigenous and Northern Affairs Committee

On November 4th, 2024. See this statement in context.

November 4th, 2024 / 4:15 p.m.

Senior Counsel, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, Department of Indigenous Services

Yes, I agree with that.

The government amendment is also a recognition of that right and of how important the Government of Canada and Parliament feel this is.

The government amendment tends to be a little stronger than this one is in some respects. I think the main reason for this is that there is a reference to the other obligations in the act. It's “in accordance with this Act,” whereas PV-1 doesn't mention the act itself.

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