Mr. Minister, if I had to plead for respect for the rights of indigenous communities, it seems to me that I would start with the Constitution. Correct me if I'm wrong, but in my opinion, the best protection is to enshrine a right in the Constitution. It becomes a right that takes precedence over any other right or statutory provision. So I have trouble imagining what this amendment to the Interpretation Act will add to the protection that the Constitution Act, 1982 already provides.
On November 25th, 2024. See this statement in context.