Tako Van Popta on Red River Métis Self-Government Recognition and Implementation Treaty Act

In the House of Commons on April 22nd, 2026. See this statement in context.

Bill C-21 Red River Métis Self-Government Recognition and Implementation Treaty ActGovernment Orders

April 22nd, 2026 / 5:25 p.m.

Conservative

Tako Van Popta Conservative Langley Township—Fraser Heights, BC

Mr. Speaker, my colleague from Edmonton Northwest talked quite a bit about the ambiguity in the treaty and how that ambiguity might lead to confusion between various Métis groups.

I am wondering about the Métis Nation British Columbia. Yes, there is one, and it has jurisdiction over 30,000-plus Métis people. What assurances are there that this will not impact the very important work that they are doing in my home province?

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