Ottawa ends ‘political accord’ with controversial Indigenous group
The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP) says they will challenge Ottawa’s decision to cut ties with the organization, which claims to represent off-reserve Indigenous people.
The federal government of Canada has announced the end of a political accord with the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP), a controversial group representing Indigenous peoples living off-reserve. The decision to terminate the accord, which was signed in 2018, came without any explanation from the government. CAP, which has faced criticism from some Indigenous voices over its affiliation with groups claiming "Eastern Métis" and "Southern Inuit" status, vowed to challenge the federal government's decision, emphasizing that Indigenous rights are not contingent on membership in a political accord.
The dispute highlights concerns about the integrity of the Indigenous Procurement Program, where companies with unclear claims to Indigeneity have gained access to billions in federal contracting opportunities.
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