“We know that is not correct”: Kinew confronts Smith over obligation to consult indigenous groups

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At a press briefing following the Western Premiers’ Meeting in Kananaskis, Alta. on Tuesday, Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew took a moment to correct Premier Danielle Smith on the limitations surrounding the government’s duty to consult Indigenous groups when posing the question of Alberta’s separation from Canada in a referendum. “So, I think we know that is not correct – a lot of what you just said there Premier Smith. Specifically, and we spoke about this, so I don’t mind repeating this, it is not up to the petition gatherers to fulfill the duty to consult. It is up to you, as the Alberta government, to fulfill the duty to consult. And in this case, when there's clearly going to be an impact on well-established existing (indigenous) hunting and fishing rights by putting up, an international border, if some would have their way.” Kinew said. Premier Smith responded by highlighting the purpose of the courts to settle disagreements, saying, “I think we'll wait and to see how our Court o

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