Government Orders
Business of Supply
“I want to make the Conservatives look like they don't know what they're talking about. They didn't mention this one example that doesn't fit their argument. That must be because it undermines their whole point.”
MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT
Hon. Rebecca Alty
Alty consistently defends the government's approach to Indigenous issues, emphasizing the importance of self-government agreements and land claim settlements. She frequently redirects questions about private property rights to ongoing court cases, insisting the government will defend those rights while advancing reconciliation. Alty also highlights government investments in the North and pushes back against Conservative criticisms, suggesting they misunderstand the issues and agreements involved.
“I don't want to talk about the government's failures. Let's make the other guy explain himself instead.”
Oral Questions
Indigenous Affairs
“I want everyone to think these Musqueam agreements are no big deal. They don't affect private property, so don't worry about it. They're just about a few specific rights and working together with the first nation. It's all good, people should just accept it. And that guy should read the agreements.”
“We think you're wrong. We're fighting your lawsuit. We're going to keep spending your money on lawyers. The courts will sort it out. Stop asking me questions about it here.”
Oral Questions
Indigenous Affairs
“We're spending money on many programs. I won't say if we finished the 231 things you asked about. I'll announce one new spending item instead.”
“That makes me look caring. I also want to spend money on programs in the north.”
Oral Questions
Indigenous Affairs
“I'm going to keep saying property rights are very important. And that's why we've gone to court to appeal the decision. We'll keep arguing that we need to balance property rights and reconciliation. But the details should stay in the courts, not here on the floor of the House of Commons.”
“I don't want people to worry about losing their land. The government will protect private property. We disagree with the court. We already appealed in September. No agreement has ever made Canadians lose their private land.”