Interpretation of Treaties in Canadian Law

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What is the significance of constitutional protection for modern treaties in Canada?

  • It limits the impact of modern treaties on regional economies.
  • It ensures that modern treaties take precedence over other laws and policies. (correct)
  • It guarantees that modern treaties will always align with federal government priorities.
  • It allows the provincial Crown to have authority over modern treaties.

How do modern treaties reflect the differences between treaty holders?

  • By being unique in their geographic, cultural, and other differences. (correct)
  • By managing their environmental priorities in the same way.
  • By negotiating with the provincial Crown only.
  • By prioritizing federal government involvement over Indigenous peoples.

Who are the parties involved in negotiating modern treaties in Canada?

  • Federal government, Indigenous peoples, and provincial Crown or territorial government (correct)
  • Provincial Crown, territorial government, and Indigenous peoples
  • Indigenous peoples, federal government, and municipal governments
  • Indigenous peoples, municipal governments, and federal government

What impact do modern treaties have on Indigenous governments and regional economies?

<p>They enable Indigenous governments to become partners with other governments and industry, positively impacting regional economies. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Supreme Court of Canada, how should courts interpret treaties?

<p>Liberally and in favor of Indigenous groups (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the legal status of modern treaties?

<p>They are lists of constitutionally protected rights and obligations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do Canada's modern treaties differ from region to region?

<p>Because each signatory is a distinct people with unique cultural, political, and economic priorities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In R v Badger (1996), what did the Supreme Court hold should be considered in interpreting the treaty?

<p>Oral promises made at the time of the treaty signing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Supreme Court, what are two tests for determining whether section 35 protects rights?

<p>Integral to distinctive culture and existing rights (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do modern treaties represent for Indigenous groups in Canada?

<p>An agreement terms appropriate to their specific situations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What have First Nations & Inuit peoples been practicing for thousands of years according to the text?

<p>Environmental protection, regulation, and assessment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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