Re: Pierre Poilievre Is Lying To Your Face
Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2026 10:11 pm
K'omoks First Nation chief pushes back on Poilievre's opposition to treaty
What Poilievre said
Speaking in West Vancouver, Pierre Poilievre announced that he and Conservative MPs will vote against federal ratification of the K’ómoks Treaty.
He claimed the agreement:
“Fails to explicitly and clearly protect property rights”
Should be put on hold
Could create “uncertainty” because it references Canada’s UNDRIP legislation (the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act)
Parliament is expected to vote on the treaty next year.
How the K’ómoks Chief responded
Chief Coun. Nicole Rempel strongly rejected Poilievre’s characterization:
She said his description of the treaty is “not accurate.”
She argued he did not read the treaty in full, relying instead on talking points.
She emphasized the treaty does not involve private property, except land the Nation has already purchased.
She accused Poilievre of “feeding the fear and racism” around reconciliation for political gain.
Rempel also said K’ómoks is disappointed Poilievre made these claims without reaching out to the Nation.
Federal government response
Crown–Indigenous Relations Minister Rebecca Alty’s office said Poilievre’s claims are a misrepresentation, stating:
Modern treaties are designed to increase legal clarity and certainty, not reduce it.
Negotiated agreements protect property rights while advancing reconciliation.
Context: What the treaty actually does
The K’ómoks Treaty:
Passed the B.C. Legislature in spring 2026
Grants K’ómoks self‑government, land ownership, and financial components
Is the result of 30+ years of negotiations
Is now awaiting federal ratification next year
It is considered a major milestone in B.C.’s modern treaty process.
What Poilievre said
Speaking in West Vancouver, Pierre Poilievre announced that he and Conservative MPs will vote against federal ratification of the K’ómoks Treaty.
He claimed the agreement:
“Fails to explicitly and clearly protect property rights”
Should be put on hold
Could create “uncertainty” because it references Canada’s UNDRIP legislation (the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act)
Parliament is expected to vote on the treaty next year.
How the K’ómoks Chief respondedChief Coun. Nicole Rempel strongly rejected Poilievre’s characterization:
She said his description of the treaty is “not accurate.”
She argued he did not read the treaty in full, relying instead on talking points.
She emphasized the treaty does not involve private property, except land the Nation has already purchased.
She accused Poilievre of “feeding the fear and racism” around reconciliation for political gain.
Rempel also said K’ómoks is disappointed Poilievre made these claims without reaching out to the Nation.
Federal government responseCrown–Indigenous Relations Minister Rebecca Alty’s office said Poilievre’s claims are a misrepresentation, stating:
Modern treaties are designed to increase legal clarity and certainty, not reduce it.
Negotiated agreements protect property rights while advancing reconciliation.
Context: What the treaty actually doesThe K’ómoks Treaty:
Passed the B.C. Legislature in spring 2026
Grants K’ómoks self‑government, land ownership, and financial components
Is the result of 30+ years of negotiations
Is now awaiting federal ratification next year
It is considered a major milestone in B.C.’s modern treaty process.