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05/04/06 - The Six Nations Council would like to convey their shock and dismay with the quick response the Ontario Government through the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs have made in relation to financial support provided through a confidentiality agreement to Douglas Creek Estates Developer Henco Industries, the developer at the centre of the current Land Claim in Caledonia Ontario.
Council is reminded how quickly the Governments can move in settling and compensating select parties. This gesture undermines the efforts of negotiating in good faith and at times could be construed as racist and unfair treatment. Although the Negotiating Team has not commenced negotiations, the Ontario Government provides compensation to Henco and the builders, and the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing provides two grants of $50,000 to the municipality of Caledonia for promotion of businesses.
Council has stressed that the whole issue of unresolved land claims needs to be the major focus. The Ontario Government believes that only one side in the negotiations is worthy of financial compensation when all people are making concessions and are affected by the situation.