by Sydney-Membertou MLA and Liberal House Leader Derek Mombourquette says the province is showing a lack of respect for Indigenous communities.
Justice Minister Scott Armstrong issued a directive to police last week to crack down on illegal cannabis operations and asked Mi’kmaq chiefs for their co-operation.
Derek Mombourquette says the province should have consulted Indigenous leaders, and some were caught off guard.
He says the province should push ‘pause’ and have a conversation.
Membertou Chief Terry Paul said last week the province doesn’t have jurisdiction to govern Mi’kmaq communities, and doesn’t have an understanding of what happens in them.
