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House Hansard - 266

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
December 12, 2023 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 266 - Dec/12/23
Ms. Lori Idlout (Nunavut, NDP)
  • Dec/12/23 12:12:09 p.m.
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Uqaqtittiji, the other thing I very much appreciate about this trade agreement is the chapter that talks about trade and indigenous peoples. I understand that modernizing the agreement is important, and ensuring that indigenous peoples are allowed economic opportunities through this trade agreement is particularly important. Will the member make sure that, when his party is creating the bilateral committee, it will include indigenous representation from all indigenous groups?
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Context: House Hansard - 266 - Dec/12/23
Ms. Lori Idlout (Nunavut, NDP)
  • Dec/12/23 1:40:52 p.m.
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Uqaqtittiji, I have always appreciated the hon. member's solidarity with indigenous peoples and the work that he does to meet the needs of his constituents. One of the things that seems quite important about this particular modernization of this free trade agreement is the chapter on indigenous peoples and trade. I think that these are important acknowledgements about what we need to do for indigenous peoples. Unfortunately, we have been hearing about causes trumping these kinds of important issues. I wonder if the member can speak to what the difference is, in terms of advocating for human rights, indigenous rights, as well as how fighting for a cause might not be as effective as what we are seeing today.
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