Musqueam, British Columbia - Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, Transport Canada and Musqueam Indian Band
Today, Musqueam Chief Wayne Sparrow, alongside the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, and the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Transport and Internal Trade (signing in counterpart), signed an agreement committing the Government of Canada to share a percentage of ground lease revenues with Musqueam Indian Band. These revenues are collected by the Government of Canada from the Vancouver Airport Authority.
This Revenue Sharing Agreement is part of broader, ongoing negotiations between Canada and Musqueam that advance the recognition and incremental implementation of Musqueam's Section 35 rights, including a self-government agreement that will recognize Musqueam's inherent right of self-government.
This Revenue Sharing Agreement promises transformative benefits for the Musqueam community, providing a steady stream of income so Musqueam can build a more prosperous future. This is a pivotal step forward in strengthening the partnership between Canada and Musqueam, contributing to economic development and advancing reconciliation.
The Government of Canada is collaborating with Indigenous partners to rebuild Nation-to-Nation relationships through agreements that support reconciliation and foster economic growth that benefits all Canadians. The Revenue Sharing Agreement represents a meaningful step in this direction, affirming our commitment to implementing the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). There is still more to be done, and we remain committed to working alongside Musqueam to strengthen our partnership and continue moving forward together.
