Nowhere in the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples is the word “veto” used. I don't think free, prior and informed consent is a veto. I do think it is a standard to protect the human rights of indigenous peoples. As such, meeting that standard ensures that their rights will be adequately protected. I wouldn't equate it to a veto. I think, in Canada, to the extent that Canada is taking a rights-based approach to its engagement with indigenous peoples....
As Oxfam, we think that is the path that has been called for by indigenous peoples' organizations themselves and by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's call on both governments and the private sector to use the UN declaration as the framework for reconciliation.