C-53Government of Canada
An Act respecting the recognition of certain Métis governments in Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan, to give effect to treaties with those governments and to make consequential amendments to other Acts
Most consequential Métis self-governance legislation since the 1982 Constitution recognition. Faced opposition from some First Nations and from inside the Métis community over how Métis identity is defined and which communities the recognition applies to.
Status
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Committee5
Report6
3rd Reading7
Royal AssentSummary
Most consequential Métis self-governance legislation since the 1982 Constitution recognition. Faced opposition from some First Nations and from inside the Métis community over how Métis identity is defined and which communities the recognition applies to.
Legislative history
- Introduced
Tabled in the originating chamber by the sponsor.
- First reading
First reading in the House of Commons.
- Second reading
Second reading in the House of Commons.
- Defeated
Defeated on a vote; no further legislative action.
Official source
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