Immigration minister says he wants to make it easier for Indigenous people to cross borders – CBC

Sep 29, 2023

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Immigration Minister Marc Miller says he wants to make it easier for Indigenous people to cross the international borders that have divided their homelands and families for generations.

In an interview with CBC News, Miller said Canada should recognize Indigenous people have an inherent right to move freely across international boundaries.

“That’s something that I think we need to fix as a country,” Miller said.

“It’ll take time. But it is one of my top priorities.”

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