UNDRIP emphasizes the rights of indigenous peoples to live in dignity, to maintain and strengthen their own institutions, cultures, and traditions and to pursue their self-determined development, in keeping with their own needs and aspirations.
The declaration addresses both individual and collective rights, cultural rights and identity, rights to education, health, employment and language.
Indigenous peoples have the right to fully enjoy, as a collective or as individuals, all human rights and fundamental freedoms as recognized in the charter of the United Nations, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the rest of international human rights law.
Indigenousness peoples and individuals are free and equal to all other peoples.
Indigenous peoples have the right to self-determination.
ERIF believes that infrastructure will facilitate natural population growth that has been hindered, fostering the reunion of families, promoting reconnection with ancestral lands, and fostering economic prosperity.
All ERIF projects will identify the specific UNDRIP principles it is addressing as part of the preliminary analysis.
We are committed to implementing the recommendations put forth by the TRC, in our context, working towards reconciliation, healing, and addressing the historical injustices faced by Indigenous peoples.
ERIF acknowledges the Truth and Reconciliation 94 Calls to Action (CTA).
All ERIF Indigenous projects will identify the specific CTA it is addressing as part of its preliminary analysis.
We strive to contribute to the achievement of the United Nations SDGs, recognising their relevance in addressing global challenges such as poverty, inequality, and environmental sustainability.
The SDGs cover a wide range of interconnected issues, including poverty eradication, quality education, gender equality, clean water and sanitation, affordable and clean energy, sustainable cities and communities, climate action, responsible consumption and production, and biodiversity conservation, among others.
Each goal is accompanied by specific targets and indicators to measure progress.
ERIF is committed to integrating these goals into our projects to ensure a holistic and inclusive approach.
The ERIF acknowledges the critical importance of addressing the imminent challenge posed by climate change. We proactively choose to unite with numerous companies, organisations and individuals in our nation, becoming an integral part of the solution to a global issue.
The Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act, which became law on June 29, 2021, enshrines in legislation Canada’s commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
The 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan provides a roadmap to how Canada will meet its enhanced target to reduce emissions by 40-45% from 2005 levels by 2030.
The transition to a cleaner, prosperous economy needs to be both an immediate priority and a sustained effort over the years and decades ahead. Canada must keep innovating to meet this long-term goal, strengthening and building on existing measures that fight climate change and transform the economy. To avert the worst impacts of climate change, the Govt of Canada has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
