John Cummins on Nisga'A Treaty

In the House of Commons on November 16th, 1999. See this statement in context.

Nisga'A TreatyOral Question Period

November 16th, 1999 / 2:30 p.m.

Reform

John Cummins Reform Delta—South Richmond, BC

Mr. Speaker, the Nisga'a treaty assigns 25% of Nass River salmon to the Nisga'a people. There are four other bands with claims to Nass River salmon.

This treaty will fundamentally change the way we allocate resources in this country for all time. Given the significance of these changes, will the Prime Minister not allow the people of British Columbia to have their say in a referendum?

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