Quebec called racist for denying aboriginal rights | Asia Pacific Dispute Resolution

ID:	HARP-451
Title:	Quebec called racist for denying aboriginal rights
Source:	Canadian Speeches , v.10(8) December, 1996 pg 3-10
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Year:	1996
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Keywords:	anti-discrimination, Canada, discrimination, human rights, non-discrimination, Quebec, civil and political rights, indigenous people, First Nations, minority rights, self-determination
Abstract:	Two weeks ago the Chiefs of the Assembly of First Nations in Quebec and Labrador met in Quebec City. The Assembly represents all of the Indian Nations of Quebec. We discussed the political situation facing us in Quebec today, and in particular the emergence of a grave threat to our rights, which is both real and ongoing. The Chiefs passed a unanimous resolution regarding a particular development, which I will discuss with you today. I must emphasize at the outset that we have no fundamental quarrel with the people of Quebec, with whose aspirations for political and cultural security we can identify. The great majority of Quebecers have shown time and again that they reject discriminatory double standards, and are not prepared to claim rights for themselves while denying them to others. We respect these Quebecers and wish to work with them. Unfortunately however, the government of Quebec has not met this basic standard of equity and respect for fundamental rights.
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