Statement - Joint Statement by Minister Lametti and Minister Bennett on the Senate Passing Bill C-15
Statement - Joint Statement by Minister Lametti and Minister Bennett on the Senate Passing Bill C-15, An Act Respecting the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
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OTTAWA, ON, June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --
The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of
Canada and the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Crown-Indigenous
Relations, today issued the following statement:
"We are very pleased that the Senate has passed Bill C-15, United Nations
Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act. We now eagerly await Royal
Assent.
"Today represents a critical step in recognizing, promoting, protecting and
upholding the human rights of Indigenous Peoples in Canada. It marks another
important move forward in the evolving history of the Crown-Indigenous
relationship, one that will help forge stronger relationships and support the
path to self-determination for First Nations, Inuit and Metis while taking
action to advance reconciliation, together.
"The implementation of the Declaration through Bill C-15 is part of the
government's commitment to addressing injustices, combating prejudice and
eliminating all forms of violence, racism and discrimination, including
systemic racism and discrimination, against Indigenous Peoples.
"This legislation will require the Government of Canada to examine federal
laws, policies, and practices and to take all measures, in consultation and
cooperation with Indigenous Peoples, to ensure consistency with the
Declaration. It provides the foundation for transformational change in Canada's
relationships with Indigenous Peoples.
"The legislation will complement other initiatives underway across Canada with
Indigenous partners to close socio-economic gaps, advance reconciliation and
renew relationships based on the affirmation of rights, respect, co-operation
and partnership.
"The work to undo centuries of colonial policies could not be more urgent. The
horrific finding of unmarked graves at the former Kamloops Indian Residential
School, as well as other possible graves, are yet another reminder of that
truth. The harms experienced by First Nations, Inuit and Metis families and
communities are real and ongoing and must be confronted.
"Through Calls to Action 43 and 44, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission
called on all levels of government to implement the Declaration as the
framework for reconciliation, and develop an action plan, strategies and other
concrete measures to achieve its goals.
"Together, we must continue to walk the path of reconciliation to ensure that
the rights, languages, cultures, and identities of all Indigenous Peoples are
recognized, honoured, and respected. Bill C-15 provides a framework for the
federal government to move forward in partnership with Indigenous Peoples for
the benefit of all Canadians."
Associated Links
-- Canada.ca/Declaration (
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For further information, media may contact: Chantalle Aubertin, Press
Secretary, Office of the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada,
+1-613-992-6568; Media Relations: Department of Justice Canada,
+1-613-957-4207, media@justice.gc.ca; Ani Dergalstanian, Press Secretary and
Communications Advisor, Office of the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of
Crown-Indigenous Relations, +1-819-997-0002; Media Relations: Crown-Indigenous
Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, +1-819-934-2302,
RCAANC.media.CIRNAC@canada.ca
SOURCE Department of Justice Canada
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