An Act respecting the Commissioner for Modern Treaty Implementation
An Act respecting the Commissioner for Modern Treaty Implementation. Tabled November 7, 2024; did not advance to royal assent before the 2025 dissolution. Would have created an independent Commissioner for Modern Treaty Implementation to monitor federal compliance with the over 25 modern Indigenous treaties (comprehensive land-claim agreements and self-government agreements) currently in force across Canada. The Commissioner would have reported annually to Parliament and had subpoena and investigative powers. Long-standing ask of the Land Claims Agreements Coalition and the Auditor General of Canada. Sponsored by Gary Anandasangaree as Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations.
Status
Quick learn
Earlier version of the bill that creates an independent watchdog reporting to Parliament on how the federal government implements modern land-claim treaties. Did not pass before the 2025 election; reintroduced as C-10 in the 45th Parliament.
Issues this bill touches
- Indigenous Rights
Creates an independent Commissioner for Modern Treaty Implementation to monitor federal compliance with modern Indigenous treaties.
- Northern & Arctic Sovereignty
Statutory Commissioner for Modern Treaty Implementation. Many modern treaties cover northern and Arctic territory.
Legislative history
- First reading
First reading in the House of Commons.
View source - Introduced
Tabled in the originating chamber by the sponsor.
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Reviewed clause by clause by a standing committee; amendments possible.
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Sponsored by
Gary AnandasangareeLIBERALOfficial source
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