Francis Drouin on Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act

In the House of Commons on December 3rd, 2018. See this statement in context.

Mackenzie Valley Resource Management ActGovernment Orders

December 3rd, 2018 / 1:50 p.m.

Liberal

Francis Drouin Liberal Glengarry—Prescott—Russell, ON

Mr. Speaker, we have seen in the past where governments have passed laws. Fortunately, the courts have kiboshed the decisions, because the laws did not respect our Constitution and indigenous peoples.

This bill is a good step forward in reconciling with indigenous peoples, providing clarity to the industry and to them. It is a good step forward to reconciliation.

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