Why are the Labrador Inuit maintaining their claim to Aboriginal rights in northeastern Quebec and adjacent marine areas?
A. The Labrador Inuit claim Aboriginal rights and title in an area in northeastern Quebec and adjacent marine areas. Canada’s view is that all Aboriginal rights in northeastern Quebec were addressed as part of the James Bay and Northeastern Quebec Agreement, and therefore the Labrador Inuit no longer have rights in this area. Any attempt to deal with specific interests in this area, would require the agreement and participation of the beneficiaries to the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement (Nunavik Inuit, Cree, Government of Quebec and Government of Canada). Canada is willing to participate in any discussions that might take place. With respect to the adjacent marine areas, the Labrador Inuit have not submitted a claim to this area, and as a result, it is not addressed in the Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement.
Related Questions
- Does the Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement provide for "certainty" with respect to the Aboriginal rights of the Labrador Inuit?
- Why are the Labrador Inuit maintaining their claim to Aboriginal rights in northeastern Quebec and adjacent marine areas?
- Does the Nunavik Inuit Land Claims Agreement provide for certainty over the Aboriginal rights of the Nunavik Inuit?
