# Canada Act 1982, Paragraph 35: Recognition of existing aboriginal and treaty rights


(1) The existing aboriginal and treaty rights of the aboriginal peoples of Canada are hereby recognized and affirmed.
(2) Definition of “aboriginal peoples of Canada”In this Act, “aboriginal peoples of Canada” includes the Indian, Inuit and Metis peoples of Canada.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1982/11/schedule/B/paragraph/35 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/canada-act-1982/schedule-B/paragraph-35
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