AFNQL drew up a “frustrating” CAQ analysis

The refusal to recognize systematic racism, the silence of Bill 96 on the protection of native languages, challenges to federal law that allows communities to take responsibility for child protection are all issues bringing up the Assembly of First Nations du Québec-Labrador (AFNQL) to conclude that the CAQ results is a huge disappointment .

Joyce Echaquan’s death after receiving racist insults at Joliette Hospital particularly hit First Nations. For AFNQL, the Legault government, which refuses to acknowledge systematic racismis partly responsible.

Following the tragic death of Joyce Echaquan, Minister Ian Lafrenière promised the minimum requirement of the circumstances: to incorporate the notion of cultural security into the Law relating to health services and social services (LSSS). This spring, the government turned away from its word by refusing to amend the LSSS in this sense, read a statement released early Thursday.

Also pinch the shoe in the language file according to AFNQL. We recall that Bill 101 in 1977 exempted the first people from the application of the French language Charter. Not in this case in law 96.

The Legault government ignored this principle.according to the main aboriginal organization in Quebec.

Quebec’s legal challenge to the federal transfer of child protection to indigenous countries adds a layer of discontent.

The Quebec Court of Appeal, the province’s highest court, itself in its historic decision on February 10, 2022, recognized that indigenous self -management in child and family services is an indigenous right guaranteed by section 35 of the Constitution. Act of 1982.

Finally, AFNQL criticizes the CAQ government for breaking its word with Aboriginals throughout its mandate.

“This record is a huge disappointment. The boots of the Legault government have never complied with the chops. Our approach has always been with good will and outstretched hands. In the face of so much rejection, we will make sure to hear from the next ones months and during the election campaign. Respect for our fundamental rights depends on it, “Chief Picard concluded.

Relations between AFNQL and the Legault government have been largely strained. A situation that even led to the loss of Sylvie D’Amours from her position as Minister responsible for Indigenous Affairs, a position she held from October 18, 2018 to October 9, 2020;

Since being replaced by Ian Lafrenière, a former public relations manager at SPVM, relationships have remained respectful, but tense. as its last AFNQL outing showed, with all intentions, he says, to take part in the next election in Quebec.