FREDERICTON — The six chiefs of the Wolastoqey Nation in New Brunswick have released results from a pre-election questionnaire sent to the province's political parties, saying they are 'particularly disappointed' with responses from the governing Pro
FREDERICTON — The six chiefs of the Wolastoqey Nation in New Brunswick have released results from a pre-election questionnaire sent to the province's political parties, saying they are"particularly disappointed" with responses from the governing Progressive Conservatives.
"The Progressive Conservative party response notes that they ‘respectfully disagree … that land title has been unceded’ and repeats their disinformation narrative about private landholders." "This has often been ignored by federal and provincial governments," O'Byrne said."The recognition of Aboriginal and treaty rights as an integral part of the Canadian Constitution places on obligation on the federal and provincial governments to give meaningful recognition to this goal."
Premier Blaine Higgs, who is expected to call for a 33-day election campaign on Thursday, has said the title claim, which covers 60 per cent of New Brunswick’s territory, has far-reaching implications. The Higgs government’s cancellation of tax agreements has hindered the ability of Frist Nations communities to address things like basic social aid and housing, the six chiefs say.
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