Will signing the Litigation Release prevent Newfoundlands Mikmaq from filing future claims actions against the Government of Canada, such as for land claims and hunting and fishing rights?
No, the Release only prevents past, present or future claims against the Government of Canada for not officially recognizing Newfoundland’s Mi’kmaq under the Indian Act in the past, prior to a person becoming a member of the Qalipu Mi’kmaq First Nation Band. The Release does not prohibit future court actions if the Government of Canada fails to provide benefits that people would be entitled to receive as a result of achieving registration and the ratification of the Qalipu Mi’kmaq First Nation Band. Aboriginal land claims and rights to hunting and fishing are not affected by the Release as it will not prevent claims related to inherent aboriginal rights, any applicable treaty rights, or other rights protected by the Constitution Act. Aboriginal land claims and rights to hunting and fishing can still be negotiated separately with Canada or proven through Court challenges.
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