Premier Francois Legault reluctant to adopt the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) because he fears that it will force the government to give Indigenous groups a veto on all economic projects. Legault has often expressed reservations on this point, citing a risk to the integrity of the province and the right Quebec’s self-determination.
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New report details B.C.’s progress in implementing objectives of UN Indigenous rights declaration (July 10, 2023)
N.W.T. introduces bill to implement UNDRIP (March 30, 2023)
Vancouver City Council Passes Historic UNDRIP Strategy (October 25, 2022)
New guidance on legislation supports Indigenous rights (October 24, 2022)
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