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“UNDRIP was established for conditions in other countries - not Canada.”

John Rustad, BC Conservative Party
BC Conservative Leader · Feb 2024

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UNDRIP is a universal human rights framework. Canada formally endorsed it in 2016 under Prime Minister Trudeau - declaring Canada 'a full supporter, without qualification.' All four original opposing countries (Canada, US, Australia, New Zealand) reversed their positions. Canada's federal UNDRIP Act (Bill C-15) received Royal Assent in June 2021.

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Gov|A/RES/61/295GovGov|S.C. 2021, c. 14Gov

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United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

United Nations General Assembly · 2007-09-13[A/RES/61/295]

Canada removes objector status to UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada · 2016-05-10

United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (Canada)

Parliament of Canada · 2021-06-21[S.C. 2021, c. 14]

Canada's Statement of Support on the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

Government of Canada · 2010-11-12

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DRIPA Facts. (2026, April 1). Canada fully endorsed UNDRIP in 2016. All 4 countries that initially voted against it reversed their positions. DRIPA Facts. https://dripafacts.ca/en/myth/foreign-rules/
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First published: April 1, 2026