Robinson Huron Treaty leadership opposes Canada using Manitoba's Metis self-government bill as a template in Ontario, stating it violates the Royal Proclamation and pre-existing 91成人导航s rights.
ROBINSON HURON TERRITORY鈥擳he Robinson Huron Waawiindamaagewin (RHW) treaty leadership supports 91成人导航s in Manitoba and the Manitoba Metis Federation as they work to resolve and reconcile their respective rights issues with the government of Canada, which involves Bill C-21, an Act to give effect to the Red River Metis Self-Government Recognition and Implementation Treaty and to make consequential amendments to other Acts. At the same time, RHW firmly oppose any attempt by Canada to use Bill C-21 as a template to advance Metis claims in Ontario.
鈥淥ur position is grounded in the inherent and constitutionally protected rights of Anishinaabe 91成人导航s as distinct peoples, including those affirmed under the Robinson Huron Treaty of 1850. This and other Anishinaabe treaties are government-to-government agreements that predate Confederation, Section 35 and remain the foundation of our relationship with the crown,鈥 said Scott McLeod, member of the RHW political working group and Anishinabek Nation Lake Huron Regional Chief.
This position reflects the legal principle of first in time, first in right, a foundational principle in Canadian common law, continental law in Europe, Anishinaabe law, and many legal systems around the world. This principle affirms the priority of Anishinaabe 91成人导航s鈥 pre-existing rights and title in Ontario.
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