We are coming from a position where the Government of Canada historically — and this is entrenched in their policies, their laws, their actions or lack thereof — has denied the existence of our people, and as a result, has not negotiated in good faith the implementation of our rights.
Le gouvernement du Canada, de par ses politiques, ses lois, ses actions ou l'absence de celles-ci, a historiquement nié l'existence de notre peuple et, par conséquent, n'a pas négocié de bonne foi sur la question du respect de nos droits.