B.C. tables legislation that makes it the first province to implement UN declaration on Indigenous rights

Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation Minister Scott Fraser says the legislation is modelled on a federal bill that died on the Senate order paper when Parliament adjourned for Monday’s election.The UN declaration grants Indigenous Peoples the right to redress or compensation for traditional lands that have been taken, used or damaged without their “free, prior and informed consent.”

But Fraser says neither the legislation nor the declaration includes wording that grants Indigenous Peoples a veto over resource development projects on their traditional lands. Fraser says the legislation was drafted following consultations and collaboration with a wide range of groups and organizations in the province, including Indigenous, business and government leaders.

The UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, adopted in 2007, also says Indigenous Peoples have the right to self-determination, which means they can determine their political status and pursue economic, social and cultural development. Our Morning Update and Evening Update newsletters are written by Globe editors, giving you a concise summary of the day’s most important headlines.

Bowing to the UN. Just what canadians wanted 🙄

Sigh. I live here. I apologize to Canada and the rest of the world for my Provincial Government's complete nincompoopery.

AndreaWoo I read the article, but I want to be clear. Do Canadians use an American style table or a British style table? Since they mean the opposite.

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