Who Owns the Land? Breaking Down the Musqueam First Nation Agreement

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The agreements between the Musqueam First Nation and the federal government were signed on February 20th. They recognize Aboriginal rights and title across much of Vancouver’s traditional territory, sparking worry about what this could mean for private property ownership. To help wade through the details of the agreement — and its broader implications — Evan is joined by Dwight Newman, a constitutional law professor at the University of Saskatchewan and Canada Research Chair in Rights, Communities, and Constitutional Law.
13 Mar 11AM English Canada News Commentary

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