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In question period on Indigenous affairs, a Liberal member asked, on behalf of constituents in Richmond, how the government’s agreements with First Nations in British Columbia coexist with private property rights, following last summer’s B.C. Supreme Court decision in the Cowichan case. The Prime Minister replied that private property rights are fundamental and will be protected, said the government disagrees with the Cowichan decision and has appealed it alongside the Government of British Columbia, and said that land agreements with First Nations will continue to protect private property.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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Parm Bains

Liberal
“People in my riding have questions about recent court decisions and deals with First Nations in British Columbia. I want the Prime Minister to explain how our work with First Nations also protects private property for people and businesses.”
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Mr. Speaker, respecting the spirit of truth and reconciliation, Richmond residents in my hometown are seeking clarity following last summer’s Cowichan decision and recent federal agreements with first nations in British Columbia. To dispel the misinformation, it is important that we continue to provide clear, factual information and constructive leadership as Canada moves forward with the important work of advancing reconciliation. Can the Prime Minister outline the government’s position and explain how the government is working collaboratively to uphold reconciliation, while protecting private property rights for residents and businesses?

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Mark Carney

Liberal

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“We will always protect private property rights. We disagree with the B.C. court ruling in the Cowichan case, so we are appealing it. Land agreements with First Nations will still protect private property.”

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Mr. Speaker, this is an important question. Private property rights are fundamental, and this government, indeed, this House, will always protect them. This government fundamentally disagrees with the B.C. Supreme Court’s decision in Cowichan. We immediately appealed that decision, alongside the Government of B.C., the City of Richmond, and other first nations. We will always advance viable legal arguments to protect private property. Federal agreements, including agreements about aboriginal title, have always protected and will always protect private property. No modern treaty, negotiated agreement or federal approach—

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