each province and its powers would significantly increase the
role of the elected Senators in the policy process. The

House of Commons would be based more on the pririciple of
representation by population; the number cf seats would vary
* aecording to the size of the population. As well, various

-. provinces would be assured a minimum amount of seats in

f the House of Commons.

ABORIGINAL SELF-GOVERNMENT

_ The agreement recognizes that Aboriginal peoples have
an inherent right fo self-government. The new Constitution
would enable them to develop self-government arrangements
and to take their place in the Canadian Federation. The
proposals would recognize Aboriginal governments as one of
the three constitutional orders of government in Canada. The
recognition ci-the inherent right would not create any new
rights to land, nor dilute existing rights.

These are key points in the agreement. They are the result
of bringing all the interested parties, particularly ordinary
Canadians, to the table, a first in Canadian history. The
Charlottetown Agreement is now before the people. it is for

you to decide if the proposed new constitution will equip Canada’

to meet the economic and social challenges of tomorrow. It’s
up to you to think about it and vcte on October 26. It’s
important for you and fer your country.

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— Canada

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