Statement by Minister Bennett, Minister Miller and Minister Vandal on Human Rights Day

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From: Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada

OTTAWA, ONTARIO (December 10, 2019) — The Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, Carolyn Bennett, the Minister of Indigenous Services, Marc Miller, and the Minister of Northern Affairs, Dan Vandal issued the following statement today:

“Today, the Government of Canada is proud to join in the international celebration of Human Rights Day. This year marks the 71st anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948, this document was the first of its kind to set the standard for the rights that all people are entitled to as human beings.

The values adopted in this declaration, including equality, justice and human dignity, are still important today. The Government of Canada remains committed to the principles outlined in this guiding document, with the goal of building a more inclusive Canada. This includes promoting and protecting the rights of Indigenous peoples.

For far too long, First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in Canada were denied the right to self-determination and were oppressed by laws, policies and practices that did not fully respect their rights as individuals. Today, we are working together to ensure that history does not repeat itself. That is why the Government announced in the December 5, 2019 Speech from the Throne that we will co-develop and introduce legislation to implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in the first year of our new mandate.

The Government of Canada will continue to engage in meaningful partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Métis to respect and promote the rights of Indigenous peoples in Canada. Developing these renewed relationships based on rights-recognition and cooperation remains a priority for Canada, as we all work towards a country where everyone has a seat at the table and a place to be heard.”

Contacts

For more information, media may contact:

Matthew Dillon-Leitch
Director of Communications
Office of the Honourable Carolyn Bennett,
Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations
819-997-0002

Kevin Deagle
Press Secretary
Office of the Honourable Marc Miller,
Minister of Indigenous Services
873-354-0987

Office of the Honourable Dan Vandal,
Minister of Northern Affairs
819-953-1153

Media Relations
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
819-934-2302
RCAANC.media.CIRNAC@canada.ca

Media Relations
Indigenous Services Canada
819-953-1160
SAC.media.ISC@canada.ca

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