Jamie Schmale, Haliburton—Kawartha Lakes
Linked statement
“People in British Columbia are worried about their private property rights after recent court decisions and agreements with First Nations. We support reconciliation and Indigenous rights, but homeowners need certainty. I want the government to clearly explain how it will protect private property rights.”
“Mr. Speaker, British Columbians are increasingly concerned about the security of private property rights. Following the Cowichan decision, many Canadians were looking for clear assurances from the federal government about the stability of fee simple ownership and the implications for homeowners across British Columbia. Instead, questions remain about the government’s approach in court and about agreements reached with the Musqueam nation, which some homeowners and stakeholders believe have added further uncertainty. Conservatives believe reconciliation should proceed in a way that provides transparency, certainty and fairness for all. We respect indigenous rights. We respect the Constitution. We recognize the importance of meaningful reconciliation and the need to address historical wrongs. That is why Conservatives are calling on the government to provide greater certainty and clarity on how private property rights will be protected to ensure future agreements give homeowners certainty and to restore confidence in Canada’s land title system.”
Mr. Speaker, British Columbians are increasingly concerned about the security of private property rights. Following the Cowichan decision, many Canadians were looking for clear assurances from the federal government about the stability of fee simple ownership and the implications for homeowners across British Columbia. Instead, questions remain about the government’s approach in court and about agreements reached with the Musqueam nation, which some homeowners and stakeholders believe have added further uncertainty. Conservatives believe reconciliation should proceed in a way that provides transparency, certainty and fairness for all. We respect indigenous rights. We respect the Constitution. We recognize the importance of meaningful reconciliation and the need to address historical wrongs. That is why Conservatives are calling on the government to provide greater certainty and clarity on how private property rights will be protected to ensure future agreements give homeowners certainty and to restore confidence in Canada’s land title system.