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Indigenous Affairs

During question period on Indigenous affairs, members debated the court ruling in a lawsuit brought by Cowichan Tribes concerning land in Richmond, B.C. Conservative MP Tamara Kronis said the government did not negotiate a treaty and lost in court, and asked what the government would do to protect private property owners, arguing it had not advanced that argument at trial. Minister Jill McKnight replied that the government has appealed the ruling and will defend private property rights, and said the Conservatives were spreading fear for political gain; she added that leadership means respecting the Constitution, the courts, and the work of reconciliation.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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Jill McKnight

Liberal
“The Conservatives are trying to scare Canadians and investors. Our government appealed the court decision, and we will protect private property rights.”

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Mr. Speaker, let us be clear. The Conservatives are creating uncertainty and fear. They are intentionally scaring Canadians, creating uncertainty for investors and demonizing government. Our government has appealed, and we will continue to defend private property rights in Canada. I remind the Conservatives— Some hon. members: Oh, oh!

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Jill McKnight

Liberal
“The Conservatives are using fear to get votes instead of solving problems. True leaders respect the Constitution, the courts, and reconciliation with Indigenous people.”

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Mr. Speaker, I would remind the Conservatives that real leadership means actually working to address problems, not fearmongering for political gain. Real leadership is respecting the Constitution, respecting the courts and respecting the work of advancing reconciliation.

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