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106. That emergency measures be taken to address the critical issue of high rates of
diabetes, tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS among Aboriginal people; and that Aboriginal
suicide be addressed as a priority social issue by the relevant public social service and
health institutions.
Lands and resources
107. That legislation be enacted and effective measures be implemented to expand the
existing effectively usable lands and resources base of First Nations, Inuit and Métis
communities to ensure their social, economic and cultural survival and well-being; and that
regional treaty commissions and an Aboriginal Lands and Treaties Tribunal be established
as recommended by RCAP.
Promotion and protection of human rights
108. That the Canadian Human Rights Commission be enabled to receive complaints
about human rights violations of First Nations, including grievances related to the
Indian Act; and that section 67 of the Human Rights Act be repealed, as requested
insistently by various organizations, including the Human Rights Commission, to which
the Government of Canada agreed in principle in 2003.
109. That the competences of the federal, provincial and territorial governments in their
shared responsibility to promote and protect the human rights of Aboriginal peoples be
redefined and coordinated so that such rights be effectively protected at all levels.
Sustainable economic development
110. That Aboriginal peoples should always be consulted in advance and be active
participants in the design and execution of any development programme or project in their
regions or territories or which may affect their living conditions, as provided for in ILO
Convention No. 169; and that government and private enterprises engaged in such
activities take into account the needs and interests of the affected Aboriginal people at all
stages of these programmes and projects.
111. That the generation of sustainable employment of Aboriginal people and their
education and training to this end, in their own communities and territories and also within
the broader regional economies in which they are located, with specific quantitative goals
within a relevant time frame, be considered a social policy objective and not be left solely to
market forces.
Aboriginal women
112. That the Government address with high priority the lack of legislative protection
regarding on-reserve Matrimonial Real Property which places First Nation women living
on reserves at a disadvantage.
113. That particular attention be paid by specialized institutions to the abuse and
violence of Aboriginal women and girls, particularly in the urban environment.