Real Change: A New Plan For a Strong Middle Class (page 42)

"This will ensure that on project reviews and assessments, the Crown is fully executing its consultation, accommodation, and consent obligations, in accordance with its constitutional and international human rights obligations, including Aboriginal and Treaty rights and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples."

« a) Undertake a full review of regulatory law, policies, and operational practices, in full partnership and consultation with First Nations to ensure that the Crown is fully executing its consultation, accommodation, and consent obligations, including on resource development and energy infrastructure project reviews and assessments, in accordance with constitutional and international human rights obligations; […]The First Nations Summit, Union of BC Indian Chiefs and BC Assembly of First Nations will be actively engaging with Prime Minister Trudeau, the Federal Cabinet, and the BC Liberal to discuss the Liberal government’s plans for implementing these and other commitments. » (Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs’ Website, November 4, 2015)

"The Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs, today announced that Canada is now a full supporter, without qualification, of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Today’s announcement also reaffirms Canada’s commitment to adopt and implement the Declaration in accordance with the Canadian Constitution.

This announcement confirms Canada’s commitment to a renewed, nation-to-nation relationship with Indigenous peoples – a relationship based on recognition of rights, respect, co-operation and partnership. Canada will engage with Indigenous groups on how to implement the principles of the Declaration. This engagement will include provinces and territories whose cooperation and support is essential to this work and to advancing the vital work of reconciliation with Indigenous peoples in Canada." (Press release, May 10, 2016)

"Through Budget 2018, the Government is providing $509.5 million over 10 years to make progress in the areas identified through the Inuit-Crown Partnership Committee such as health and wellness, skills and training, and housing.

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Reflecting commitments in the Canada–Métis Nation Accord— which outlines ways in which Canada and the Métis National Council will work together to set priorities and develop policy in areas of shared interest—Budget 2018 proposes to invest $516 million over 10 years, including $500 million over 10 years to support a Métis Nation housing strategy, $10 million in 2018–19 to support Métis Nation post-secondary education, and $6 million over five years to support the Métis Nation in gathering health data and developing a health strategy."

(Equality Growth - A Strong Middle Class page 137, February 27, 2018)

Federal Ministers and Métis Nation Leaders Move Ahead under Canada-Métis Nation Accord

CANADA-MÉTIS NATION ACCORD