An Act to give effect to the Anishinabek Nation Governance Agreement, to amend the Sechelt Indian Band Self-Government Act and the Yukon First Nations Self-Government Act and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts
Gives legal effect to the Anishinabek Nation Governance Agreement, signed with the federal government in 2022. Recognizes the legislative authority of 39 participating Anishinabek First Nations over their own affairs in matters such as citizenship, governance, language, culture, and election rules. Also amends the Sechelt Indian Band Self-Government Act.
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Implements the 2022 self-government agreement covering 39 Anishinabek First Nations. They now have legislative authority over citizenship, governance, and culture instead of operating under the corresponding Indian Act provisions.
Issues this bill touches
- Indigenous Rights
Anishinabek Nation Governance Agreement implementation.
Legislative history
- First reading
First reading in the Senate.
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Second reading in the Senate.
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Third reading in the Senate.
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First reading in the House of Commons.
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Second reading in the House of Commons.
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Third reading in the House of Commons.
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Royal assent received.
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