Discussion · Government Orders
Angelo Iacono Liberal
“This bill does not let the government ignore its duty to consult Indigenous peoples. Instead, it makes consultations more organized and predictable. Speeding up project reviews will not take away anyone's rights.”
“Mr. Speaker, I completely disagree with my colleague’s remarks. Bill C‑39 does not release our government from its duty to consult indigenous peoples and respect their rights. On the contrary, it seeks to make consultations more coordinated and more predictable. Our government is proposing a coordinated consultation process to facilitate indigenous participation in project assessments. Accelerating a process should not come at the cost of rights. Consultations must continue, impacts must be assessed and mitigation measures must be applied fully.”
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Mr. Speaker, I completely disagree with my colleague’s remarks. Bill C‑39 does not release our government from its duty to consult indigenous peoples and respect their rights. On the contrary, it seeks to make consultations more coordinated and more predictable. Our government is proposing a coordinated consultation process to facilitate indigenous participation in project assessments. Accelerating a process should not come at the cost of rights. Consultations must continue, impacts must be assessed and mitigation measures must be applied fully.