Discussion · Oral Questions
Mike Kelloway Liberal
“This bill changes how we review projects, not our standards for them. We have a duty to consult First Nations. Big projects need First Nations as partners.”
“Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for the many questions on this topic. The reality is that this legislation is not about changing standards; it is about changing processes. That is a key distinction in this legislation. We take on a special duty. Our special duty is to focus on the duty to consult, but deeper than that, the reality is that projects from coast to coast to coast not only need first nations buy-in but need first nations partnerships.”
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Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for the many questions on this topic. The reality is that this legislation is not about changing standards; it is about changing processes. That is a key distinction in this legislation. We take on a special duty. Our special duty is to focus on the duty to consult, but deeper than that, the reality is that projects from coast to coast to coast not only need first nations buy-in but need first nations partnerships.