Overview
The UN Human Rights Committee has called on Canada to halt construction of the Trans Mountain and Coastal GasLink pipelines, citing concerns about human rights violations against Indigenous land defenders.
UN Human Rights Committee Concerns
- Urged Canada to stop pipeline construction due to reports of rights breaches.
- Cited use of private security and arbitrary detention against Indigenous land defenders.
- Highlighted forced removals and violations of due process.
Criticism of Canadian Government and RCMP Actions
- RCMP allegedly breached and entered homes violently and illegally.
- Government language on reconciliation and Indigenous rights seen as inconsistent with actions.
- Accusations that Canada does not adhere to the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP).
- Lack of peaceful approaches to resolving disputes over land.
Call to Action
- Demands for an end to RCMP and government occupations of Indigenous territories.
- Emphasis on respecting Indigenous rights and self-determination.
Decisions
- Call to halt pipeline construction in response to human rights concerns.
- Demand for governmental adherence to Indigenous rights and UNDRIP.