The oath used to swear in councillors, mayors and other municipal office holders in Ontario should be amended to add an acknowledgment of the treaty rights of…
“We’ve inherited treaties as part of our role as local councillors and swearing to uphold the treaties, I think, is just a natural part of what we are swearing to do as local government.”
Adding the new language to the oath would “quasi” support Truth and Reconciliation Commission calls to action, including one urging all levels of government to provide education to public servants on treaties, rights and relations with the Crown, she said.Article content “The Ministry is aware that some municipalities have passed resolutions requesting changes to the declaration of office forms and we welcome suggestions provided for consideration,” a spokesperson wrote in a statement.
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