If I'm reading the story correctly, this is an opening, good faith gesture by the Gov't to bring First Nations to the table so the parties can arrive at a negotiated transparency law, rather than one dictated on First Nations by Ottawa.
If that's the case, it's not an egregious act, and in line with campaign promises.
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Bennett said she’s hopeful that lifting sanctions will open the door to talks with indigenous communities and help both levels of government to work together.
“These initial steps will enable us to engage in discussions on transparency and accountability that are based on recognition of rights, respect, co-operation and partnership and that build towards a renewed, nation-to-nation relationship with indigenous peoples.”
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