Ms. Rebecca Blake at the Indigenous and Northern Affairs Committee

On November 7th, 2024. See this statement in context.

November 7th, 2024 / 9:10 a.m.

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

I would tend to agree that it is vague.

I would also point to the broader references in the Constitution around aboriginal and treaty rights, which include Inuit and Métis as well. In terms of the scope of the bill and the fact that this bill is being focused on first nations only, I would also add the point, in terms of clarity, that it would apply only to first nations.

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