C-53Government of Canada
Recognition of certain Métis governments in Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan
Most consequential Métis self-governance legislation since the 1982 Constitution recognition. Politically contentious due to disputes over Métis identity claims.
Status
Defeated
Summary
Recognizes the Métis Nation of Alberta, the Métis Nation of Ontario, and the Métis Nation of Saskatchewan as Indigenous self-government entities with statutory rights. Stalled in 44-1 over First Nations objections; expected to be re-tabled in modified form.