Ms. Rebecca Blake at the Indigenous and Northern Affairs Committee

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

November 4th, 2024 / 4:25 p.m.

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

I appreciate the question.

It is separate. Clause 43 is specific to the non-derogation of indigenous rights, so this would be beyond indigenous rights and would be a recognition of a human right to safe drinking water.

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