Towards an economic development that is respectful of Indigenous Peoples

September 13th, 2022 marks the 15th anniversary of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, which sets minimum standards for the survival and well-being of Aboriginal Peoples, including their right to protect their traditional territories.

Although many states and jurisdictions have already implemented it, the Government of Quebec has been slow to do so, fearing that the right of Aboriginal Peoples to free, prior and informed consent (FPIC) would be detrimental to economic development.

With the signatories from the business and justice communities, Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal, we argue in this open letter published September 13th, 2022 in Le Devoir that it is high time to implement the Declaration and that respecting FPIC will not prevent economic development but will promote development that is sustainable and respectful of First Nations and Inuit.

👉 You can read our open lettre here : LETTER UNDRIP

✍️ If you wish to join the list of signatories on our website, please contact Me Joëlle Perron-Thibodeau at .