Discussion · Oral Questions
Mark Carney Liberal
“We will always protect private property rights. We disagree with the B.C. court ruling in the Cowichan case, so we are appealing it. Land agreements with First Nations will still protect private property.”
“Mr. Speaker, this is an important question. Private property rights are fundamental, and this government, indeed, this House, will always protect them. This government fundamentally disagrees with the B.C. Supreme Court’s decision in Cowichan. We immediately appealed that decision, alongside the Government of B.C., the City of Richmond, and other first nations. We will always advance viable legal arguments to protect private property. Federal agreements, including agreements about aboriginal title, have always protected and will always protect private property. No modern treaty, negotiated agreement or federal approach—”
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Government answer in Question Period
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Mr. Speaker, this is an important question. Private property rights are fundamental, and this government, indeed, this House, will always protect them. This government fundamentally disagrees with the B.C. Supreme Court’s decision in Cowichan. We immediately appealed that decision, alongside the Government of B.C., the City of Richmond, and other first nations. We will always advance viable legal arguments to protect private property. Federal agreements, including agreements about aboriginal title, have always protected and will always protect private property. No modern treaty, negotiated agreement or federal approach—