Wolastoqey Nation in New Brunswick distributed a survey on Indigenous issues to political parties ahead of the provincial election. Here’s how the parties answered
issues to political parties ahead of the provincial election, which is scheduled to kick off Thursday. Here are some of the answers from the Progressive Conservative, Liberal and Green parties.How does your party plan to demonstrate a renewed commitment to recognizing our joint treaty responsibilities and acknowledging that the lands and waters of this territory remain unceded?The party respectfully disagrees with the assertion that land title has been unceded.
Progressive Conservative: The government of New Brunswick operates in a balanced and fair manner with all organizations, institutions and local governments that represent the citizens of this province, including First Nations. Therefore, we cannot offer tax agreements that do not demonstrate a benefit to all citizens.Recent discussions with First Nations chiefs shed light on the gaps that existed in the previous provincial tax agreements with First Nations.
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