A long-awaited act of justice
Philippe Duhamel
Canada's decision to fully adopt, without qualification, the UN Declaration on the rights of indigenous peoples...
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Canada's decision to fully adopt, without qualification, the UN Declaration on the rights of indigenous peoples...
Read MoreI had met with Métis leaders in my days as Governor General. They told me all about their hopes that one day, they would see their rights stand tall and recognized before history. I immediately sympathized and was happy to share some of the path they walked on that long journey.
On my last trip home to Canada, I was profoundly moved by breaking news of the Daniels v. Canada decision, as I felt its deep historical resonance, tremendous significance and great potential. So I wanted to congratulate the men and women behind this landmark decision.
Alors que j'étais gouverneure générale, les chefs Métis sont venus me voir dans l'espoir de voir enfin ce jour de la reconnaissance de leurs droits arriver face à l'Histoire. Je les ai tout de suite compris et nous avons fait un bout de chemin ensemble dans cette longue marche. J'ai été très émue en lisant la nouvelle du jugement de la Cour suprême le jour-même de mon récent retour au Canada. J'ai fait donc ce message dans l'émotion du moment.
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