Canada officially adopts UN declaration on rights of Indigenous peoples – CBC

May 10, 2016

Standing ovation in General Assembly greets Indigenous Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett’s announcement

There were cheers in the United Nations as Canada officially removed its objector status to the UN declaration on the rights of Indigenous peoples Tuesday, almost a decade after it was adopted by the General Assembly.

“We are now a full supporter of the declaration, without qualification,” Bennett said, as she addressed the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues at the United Nations in New York City on Tuesday.

“We intend nothing less than to adopt and implement the declaration in accordance with the Canadian Constitution.”