Julie Vignola on United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act

In the House of Commons on April 15th, 2021. See this statement in context.

Second readingUnited Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples ActGovernment Orders

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Julie Vignola Bloc Beauport—Limoilou, QC

Madam Speaker, self-determination means being in a position to accept or reject a project. It also means knowing who has the authority to do so.

Unfortunately, the Indian Act is fundamentally racist, given its concepts and archaic nature. Bill C-15 is about reconciliation.

Does my colleague believe that to achieve total and clear reconciliation, the Indian Act must also be changed?

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