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Jenica Atwin

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
November 23, 2023
Context: Committee Evidence - INAN-84 (INAN) - Nov/23/23
Mrs. Jenica Atwin (Fredericton, Lib.)
  • 04:14:14 p.m.
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Thank you very much, Mr. Chair. Thank you so much for being here, President Caron. It's always great to have you at committee. I would love to ask.... The majority of voices that we're hearing in support of the bill or just clarifying it for us are the voices of women. Why do you think that is?
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Context: Committee Evidence - INAN-84 (INAN) - Nov/23/23
Mrs. Jenica Atwin
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My other favourite subject to talk about is youth. How do you see youth being involved in the implementation of the provisions in this legislation?
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Context: Committee Evidence - INAN-84 (INAN) - Nov/23/23
Mrs. Jenica Atwin
  • 04:16:53 p.m.
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In 2013, the Supreme Court of Canada commented on the need for reconciliation with the Métis nation, stating, “The unfinished business of reconciliation of the Métis people with Canadian sovereignty is a matter of national and constitutional import.” Can you speak to the impacts that the long history of Métis denialism and the historical reluctance to acknowledge the existence of Métis as a nation, a rights-bearing indigenous group, have had on your people?
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Context: Committee Evidence - INAN-84 (INAN) - Nov/23/23
Mrs. Jenica Atwin
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I feel hopeful and positive about this process. Initially we thought it would be a bit more simple. We thought we would be able to move forward a little bit faster, because we see the government is here at the table seeking to truly be a partner with this codeveloped legislation. Again, we have heard from a lot of voices who also have concerns, particularly in first nation leadership. I'm looking for guidance, really. I would characterize it as that there's some fear. There's some anger associated with it as well. Could you help us negotiate this? Why do you think that is?
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