Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami President Natan Obed shares with CBC’s Power & Politics the assurances the prime minister gave him about the Liberals’ major projects law in a meeting Thursday
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“I would say that we have a lot of really trustworthy people at the table”
All four Inuit regions in Canada have modern treaties that include specific processes for how development is conducted in their respective territories.
“We’ve had reassurances that the bill will not interrupt the processes under our modern treaties”
“It’s a testament to how effective this body has been”
Leaders discussed the Building Canada Act and how to implement it effectively and consistently with Inuit Modern Treaties and in partnership with Inuit.
“Virginia’s knowledge and experience make her an ideal choice,” said Natan Obed, President of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami and Acting President of Inuit Circumpolar Council Canada.
We continue to encourage Canada’s Premiers to respect Inuit democratic governance, our Constitutional rights and our right to self-determination.
ArcticNet’s Annual Scientific Meeting takes place in Calgary, Alberta, December 15-18. You can nominate Inuit researchers for a recognition award or to have their travel expenses covered.
The ITK Awards recognize Inuit excellence and work to advance Inuit self-determination in Canada.
Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami President Natan Obed tells Power & Politics the exclusion of Inuit, First Nations and Métis leaders from consultation on Bill C-5 is “undemocratic”
“It creates the possibility of national interest projects ending up before the courts with litigation causing significant delays,” said ITK President Natan Obed.
