Acknowledgements
If we were to attempt to list everyone who contributed to the development of the Action Plan and the Annual Report, or who provided general support for the implementation of the UN Declaration, we would run the risk of omitting some, which would do a disservice to them and to the entirety of the process. Instead, we will acknowledge the considerable efforts that went into completing what is required by virtue of the UN Declaration Act in time to meet the legislated requirements.
“As the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, I am proud of what we accomplished together. I am well aware that the task of undoing 150 years of colonialism will continue long after I am Minister. The work ahead of us might be daunting at times, yet this is the work of reconciliation in action and, as such, we must acknowledge that the work may not ever be completely finished. I want to thank everyone for your leadership and partnership to date and reiterate the Government of Canada’s commitment to implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act.”
The Honourable David Lametti, P.C., Q.C., M.P.
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada
Department of Justice Canada
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