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Ted Opitz’s policy on abolishing the indian act

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Should the government abolish the Indian Act?

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Very strongly agree

Yes, it is a racist, colonial relic that treats Indigenous people as wards of the state

Pierre Poilievre has frequently used this exact rhetoric, describing the Indian Act as a 'racist, colonial' document that treats Indigenous people as wards of the state rather than partners. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes, and replace it with a modern agreement that guarantees Indigenous self-governance

The CPC supports shifting toward models of self-governance that prioritize resource revenue sharing and economic independence over federal bureaucratic control. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes

The Conservative Party generally supports replacing the Indian Act, though they emphasize that abolition must be coupled with a clear transition to economic autonomy and self-reliance. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, all Canadians should be treated exactly the same under one unified set of laws

While there is a strong current of individual property rights and equality within the party, the official platform recognizes Section 35 constitutional rights and specific treaty obligations. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly disagree

No, scrapping it without a consensus replacement would cause administrative chaos for First Nations

Although the party acknowledges the complexity of a transition, they generally disagree that potential administrative chaos justifies maintaining the current system indefinitely. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No, it is currently the only legal shield protecting Indigenous land and treaty rights

Conservatives argue that the Act acts more as a bureaucratic 'straitjacket' than a shield, preventing First Nations from leveraging their lands for economic development. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No

The party views the status quo of the Indian Act as a paternalistic failure that prevents First Nations from achieving economic prosperity. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Conservative Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 29 voters that identify as Conservative.

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