The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act marks a historic milestone in Canada’s collective journey of reconciliation — one rooted in the recognition of rights, respect, cooperation and partnership.
The Honourable David Lametti, P.C., K.C., Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, and Darrell Samson, Member of Parliament for Sackville—Preston—Chezzetcook, Nova Scotia, will make a funding announcement regarding support for legal services for Black and racialized communities in Nova Scotia.
The Honourable David Lametti, P.C., K.C., Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, and Rachel Bendayan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, will make a funding announcement regarding support to improve access to justice for Indigenous families in Montréal, Québec.
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On behalf of the Honourable David Lametti, P.C., K.C., Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, Gary Anandasangaree, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, and Iqwinder Gaheer, Member of Parliament for Mississauga - Malton, Ontario, will make an announcement on funding related to impact of race and culture assessments.