“I want to make the Liberals look bad. I want you to say what you disagree with. People need to know what they can own.”
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A debate about a court ruling on Indigenous land rights and private property ownership. The Conservatives accused the Liberal government of failing to protect private property rights in the Cowichan case. The Liberals refused to discuss their legal strategy, saying the case is under active litigation. The debate was mostly back-and-forth accusations without much substance.
“The government messed up and got sued. They're not even trying to win their appeal. People followed the law and now they're scared. The government won't answer our questions, just insults us and hides the truth. Property rights are going to disappear if judges decide. Does the government have a plan or are they giving up?”
“The government told lawyers not to defend property rights. People who followed the law don't know if they own their homes. The Prime Minister should fix this today.”
“I'm suggesting that the Liberals don't care about private property rights. The Supreme Court might hear a big New Brunswick case. Some people openly want aboriginal title to apply to private land. The government might even have to take land from private owners. The Liberals already let it happen once in BC. Will the Prime Minister reverse course or keep ignoring property rights?”
“You're putting private property rights at risk. In 2019, you stopped arguing for fee simple property rights in the Cowichan case. The government must stand up for private property in court. Will you protect private property rights in all future cases with First Nations, yes or no?”