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Former PM makes rare appearance to bash Tory aboriginal policy
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| Contributor | Monsieur |
| Last Edited | Monsieur Oct 04, 2006 06:36pm |
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| News Date | Thursday, October 5, 2006 12:35:00 AM UTC0:0 |
| Description | OTTAWA - Former prime minister Paul Martin made a rare appearance Tuesday to level a sharp criticism of the Conservative government's treatment of aboriginals.
The former Liberal leader now a backbench MP who is rarely present in the House of Commons took part in a high-level panel to examine the government's refusal to sign a United Nations document recognizing the fundamental rights of aboriginals around the world.
Only Russia and Prime Minister Stephen Harper's Tories who claim the declaration could conflict with domestic laws refused to sign on.
The panel, which included aboriginal and political leaders, said the government's decision is a "stain" on Canada's reputation in the world. |
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