OTTAWA, Sept. 18 /CNW Telbec/ - The following statement was released today by the Honourable Barbara McDougall, Federal Representative and Ronald L. Doering, Federal Negotiator, in discussions with the Haudenosaunee/Six Nations and the Province of Ontario, following an announcement made by the Province of Ontario to postpone this week's talks with Six Nations.
It is our belief that for negotiations between the Haudenosaunee/Six Nations, the Province of Ontario and Canada to be productive, the continued presence of all three parties at the table is a key element to finding lasting solutions to these complex issues. Discussions must take place in an environment of trust, peace and mutual respect.
Canada's New Government believes that the only solution in the Six Nations/Caledonia file is a negotiated one and Canada remains committed to the process of resolving the complex land claims issue along the Grand River in Southern Ontario.
Canada's federal negotiating team is working towards the next scheduled meetings on October 3rd and 4th. We believe that all parties must remain committed to work through challenging issues in a peaceful and respectful manner in order to find lasting and common solutions.
The Honourable Barbara McDougall, PC, OC
Federal Representative
Ronald L. Doering, BA, LLB, MA, LLD
Federal Negotiator
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