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Jaime Battiste

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
October 31, 2023
Context: Bill C-53, An Act respecting the recognition of certain Métis governments (INAN) - Oct/31/23
Mr. Jaime Battiste (Sydney—Victoria, Lib.)
  • 05:15:55 p.m.
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Thank you very much, Mr. Chair. Thank you to the first nations chiefs and leaders who are presenting to us today. We've heard testimony from the co-drafters of this legislation that nothing in this legislation actually uses the words “lands” or “resources” or impacts first nations lands or resources. Can you point me to the clause where there's a misconception somewhere that this actual legislation delegates any lands or resources, or any kind of notion of lands and resources, within this legislation? That's for either one of you.
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Context: Bill C-53, An Act respecting the recognition of certain Métis governments (INAN) - Oct/31/23
Mr. Jaime Battiste
  • 05:16:52 p.m.
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It's not necessarily this legislation that you have issues with. It's what comes after, possibly.
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Context: Bill C-53, An Act respecting the recognition of certain Métis governments (INAN) - Oct/31/23
Mr. Jaime Battiste
  • 05:17:05 p.m.
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Can you show me—
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Context: Bill C-53, An Act respecting the recognition of certain Métis governments (INAN) - Oct/31/23
Mr. Jaime Battiste
  • 05:17:22 p.m.
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Just to be clear, though, it's what comes after this legislation that you are concerned about—about the lands and resources once this legislation comes into effect.
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Context: Bill C-53, An Act respecting the recognition of certain Métis governments (INAN) - Oct/31/23
Mr. Jaime Battiste
  • 05:17:43 p.m.
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Okay. Chief Desjarlais, could you point to anywhere in the legislation that actually speaks to lands and resources?
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Context: Bill C-53, An Act respecting the recognition of certain Métis governments (INAN) - Oct/31/23
Mr. Jaime Battiste
  • 05:18:17 p.m.
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One of the key points made by some of the presidents of the Métis on the legislation is that there are a lot of people out there who claim to represent Métis from all across Canada. Some are legitimate; some are not factual in law. They said that it's important for us to actually have a piece of legislation that recognizes the importance of ensuring that we see which Métis are actually legitimate Métis, recognized by the courts and recognized by some provinces. Some are not. Do you not see value in government legislation that recognizes the valid Métis as opposed to those who aren't?
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Context: Bill C-53, An Act respecting the recognition of certain Métis governments (INAN) - Oct/31/23
Mr. Jaime Battiste
  • 05:19:48 p.m.
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Can you just go into a little bit about that? What clause in the legislation do you believe impacts your treaty rights?
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Context: Bill C-53, An Act respecting the recognition of certain Métis governments (INAN) - Oct/31/23
Mr. Jaime Battiste
  • 05:20:04 p.m.
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There is nothing within the current legislation, but what could happen after the legislation is passed is your concern. Is that correct?
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Context: Bill C-53, An Act respecting the recognition of certain Métis governments (INAN) - Oct/31/23
Mr. Jaime Battiste
  • 05:20:40 p.m.
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Okay. Under the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, they have several clauses about identity and self-determination. Do you believe that UNDRIP should apply to the Métis of Canada?
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Context: Bill C-53, An Act respecting the recognition of certain Métis governments (INAN) - Oct/31/23
Mr. Jaime Battiste
  • 05:21:01 p.m.
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I don't have much time, so—
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Context: Bill C-53, An Act respecting the recognition of certain Métis governments (INAN) - Oct/31/23
Mr. Jaime Battiste
  • 05:21:37 p.m.
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Okay, so your concern is around possibly opening up to a lot of different Métis who don't have the proper ancestral lineage. Is that the concern?
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