Kevin Lamoureux 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

April 15th, 2021 / 1:10 p.m.

Winnipeg North Manitoba

Liberal

Kevin Lamoureux LiberalParliamentary Secretary to the President of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons

Madam Speaker, could the member provide further comment on the issue of reconciliation and how important that has been for the government over the last number of years? As the member pointed out, Bill C-15 is another piece of legislation that responds to the calls for action, and to a deep desire that I and many MPs have to see UNDRIP take effect. How important is it toward reconciliation from his perspective?

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