This essay is in regard to the issues being brought forth to the Crown and Canadian Government by the First Nations in Canada.
On the issue of the amended Bill c 45 this bill had gotten the attention to natives across Canada because it was directly affecting the environment and infringing upon aboriginal treaty rights.The treaties are protected by the Crown under the Royal Proclamation of 1763 , this proclamation states that the First Nations in Canada held title to their land, it was written that no one shall use or sell this land except by the first nations for whom the treaty was made.
The changes made to the "Navigational Waters Act" will allow the government to open up Canada's navigational water to the industries some passing through Canada's First Nation community's, these amendments were made to the Act affecting aboriginal treaty land in Canada without first consulting with First Nations ,the Royal Proclamation states that the Canadian government abide by the rules of consultation set by the Royal Proclamation of 1763 between the Crown and First Nations.
The land that aboriginal people's today are fighting to be recognized for not only is at breach of the treaties made but is also at the risk of high levels of pollution and destruction.
In conclusion, this bill, however positive it will be to Canada's economy ,the effect to the environment by the industries will be detrimental to treaty lands , fresh water ,First Nations culture and traditions in