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Lori Idlout

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
October 31, 2023
Context: Bill C-53, An Act respecting the recognition of certain Métis governments (INAN) - Oct/31/23
Ms. Lori Idlout (Nunavut, NDP)
  • 04:42:09 p.m.
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[Member spoke in Inuktitut, interpreted as follows:] Thank you, Mr. Chairperson. Thank you to the witnesses. It is always a pleasure to hear what you have to say and to hear the youth as well. The young man delivered his speech really well. Theresa, I am so proud of your son. Although he is still going to high school, he is already showing signs of leadership. I want to ask every one of you if you can respond to my question. If Bill C-53 is passed, in Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan, when the Métis have their own government, when you have self-government, you will be able to pass bylaws. What kind of legislation would you like to see in the constitution? As a self-governing people in Ontario, Alberta and Saskatchewan, what kind of legislation would you like to see for Métis to be able to govern themselves? [English] What kinds of laws would you like those self-governing nations to make? We're assuming that by having self-government that will naturally lead to those self-governments making laws. What kinds of laws would you like to see those nations making that will have impacts on Métis peoples in each of the nations that will be impacted?
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Context: Bill C-53, An Act respecting the recognition of certain Métis governments (INAN) - Oct/31/23
Ms. Lori Idlout
  • 05:29:32 p.m.
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[Member spoke in Inuktitut, interpreted as follows:] Thank you, Mr. Chair. Thank you to the witnesses. Your statements are very important to us. I have a question for both of you. If you would both answer this question, I would appreciate it. Now, if you were to get self-government, can you go forward even without the land claims settlements...without land?
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Context: Bill C-53, An Act respecting the recognition of certain Métis governments (INAN) - Oct/31/23
Ms. Lori Idlout
  • 05:30:55 p.m.
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[Member spoke in Inuktitut, interpreted as follows:] I think I will repeat my question. I don't think it was clear enough. Can you move forward with self-government or self-governance even without land?
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Context: Bill C-53, An Act respecting the recognition of certain Métis governments (INAN) - Oct/31/23
Ms. Lori Idlout
  • 05:31:31 p.m.
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Go ahead, David.
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Context: Bill C-53, An Act respecting the recognition of certain Métis governments (INAN) - Oct/31/23
Ms. Lori Idlout
  • 05:31:56 p.m.
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[Member spoke in Inuktitut, interpreted as follows:] My other question is in terms of UNDRIP, which pertains to our rights as indigenous peoples. Do the Métis fall under UNDRIP? Greg or David, can you respond to my question, please?
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Context: Bill C-53, An Act respecting the recognition of certain Métis governments (INAN) - Oct/31/23
Ms. Lori Idlout
  • 05:32:48 p.m.
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David.
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Context: Bill C-53, An Act respecting the recognition of certain Métis governments (INAN) - Oct/31/23
Ms. Lori Idlout
  • 05:33:07 p.m.
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[Member spoke in Inuktitut, interpreted as follows:] My last question is this: Why can't the Métis be supported by UNDRIP? Why can't their rights be under UNDRIP?
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Context: Bill C-53, An Act respecting the recognition of certain Métis governments (INAN) - Oct/31/23
Ms. Lori Idlout
  • 05:49:51 p.m.
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[Member spoke in Inuktitut, interpreted as follows:] Thank you, Mr. Chair. Yes, what you are saying here is that it's always a struggle for us indigenous people, for Inuit and first nations. We have been put through real hardships, and that is so true. The Métis people have also had struggles and hardships similar to what we have suffered. When our rights are mentioned in Canada, it means all people. It means Inuit, first nations and Métis. With that consideration, it seems that Métis rights should also be honoured. I understand what you are saying and I know that it's been a struggle, but we need to live in peace and work together again. If the bill is passed, would you be willing to work together alongside the Métis nations as well?
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