Conditional Sentences

October 27, 1999

OTTAWA- Today Jay Hill, MP for Prince George-Peace River

1) Should the people of British Columbia have a voice on the principles of the Nisga’a Treaty through a province wide referendum?

Yes-75%

2) With the information you now have about the Treaty, how should your federal MP vote when it comes before Parliament in Ottawa?

Only 17% -Vote in favour

This agreement does not grant to the Nisga’a people the property rights that the rest of us enjoy…Nisga’a women are left unprotected by this legislation…the Charter of Rights takes a backseat to Nisga’a law. These are just a few examples of the shortcomings of this treaty. The Nisga’a are definitely not better off.

"Could you imagine if legislation was introduced in Parliament that said all property in Canada would be owned by the government, no individual can hold title to the house they live in. You will be taxed regardless of race, however only those of a certain race are entitled to vote.