Paddling Together for Reconciliation and Legal Transformation – Slaw.ca
On July 14, 2017, the Government of Canada released a set of Principles Respecting the Government of Canada’s Relationship with Indigenous Peoples. These principles are intended to guide an ongoing review of Canada’s laws, policies and operational practices designed:
[T]o help ensure the Crown is meeting its constitutional obligations with respect to Aboriginal and treaty rights; adhering to international human rights standards including the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People, and supporting the implementation of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action.
A Working Group of Ministers chaired by Justice Minister Wilson-Raybould has been tasked with undertaking the review. If done well, this review has the potential to enhance and strengthen not only reconciliation, but also Canada’s governance system.
Read More: http://www.slaw.ca/2017/08/14/paddling-together-for-reconciliation-and-legal-transformation/