First Reading of a Bill that will save irreplaceable sites in Canada.

 Debates (Hansard) No. 83. June 7, 2022 House of Commons Ottawa

Historic Places of Canada Act Discussed Topics - Cultural Heritage. The Hon. Steven Guilbeault moved for leave to introduce Bill C-23, an Act respecting places, persons and events of national historic significance or national interest, archaeological resources and cultural and national heritage. (Motions deemed adopted, bill read for the first time and printed.) 

 Indigenous Affairs (1510). To see the video pertaining to the legislation go to: Mr. John Aldag (Cloverdale-Langley City, Lib.) Time 15:13.

Mr. John Aldag- Discussed Topics - Indigenous policy, Commemorations, Climate change and global warming, Indigenous peoples, Cultural heritage. "Mr. Speaker, in the 42nd Parliament I introduced Bill C-374, an act to amend the Historic Sites and Monuments Act. That bill responded directly to the call to action 79, which calls for the development of "a reconciliation framework for Canadian heritage and commemoration." It would also help to promote recognition and understanding of the history of indigenous peoples, including their significant ongoing contributions to Canada. This ensures representation for indigenous peoples on the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada. Could the Minister of Environment and Climate Change tell the House how we are advancing on calls to action 79?"

The Hon. Steven Guilbeault (Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Lib.) "Mr. Speaker, I want to congratulate my colleague from Cloverdale-Langley City for the important work he did on advancing this very important issue,

The Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada plays a central role in our country's official historic designations. Ensuring representation for indigenous people on the board is an important step in responding to the call to action 79.

Today, I introduced Bill C-23. The strong legislative framework, the first of its kind in Canada, would help to ensure that Canada's treasured historic places are protected. The proposed legislation not only strengthens indigenous voices at the table, but also provides flexibility to adapt and reuse historic places as substantive ways of addressing the climate change crisis."