Outstanding Indigenous land claims stalling western economic growth, says Michael Wernick | CBC News
During his interview with CBC News, Wernick said the premiers
he’s dealt with were “very skilful” at directing attention — and
sometimes blame — toward Ottawa.
he’s dealt with were “very skilful” at directing attention — and
sometimes blame — toward Ottawa.
Resource development projects
depend on certainty about who has land title, he said. While there has
been progress, Wernick said too much uncertainty still exists over lands
under treaty title claim.
“There’s still this hanging shadow of
entitlements of First Nations Peoples to land under the treaties that
were signed more than 100 years ago,” Wernick said.