Category: Bill C-15

Bill to Embed UN Declaration into Canadian Law May Do More Harm to Indigenous Economy: Experts

Experts on indigenous affairs voiced disapproval of a federal bill that would incorporate the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) into Canadian law, saying it has neglected the economic developments which indigenous communities need to further pursue self-determination. On Tuesday, the Liberals, NDP, and Bloc Quebecois had worked in concert to…


Liberal Motion to Impose Closure on UNDRIP Bill Passes, Limiting Time for Debate

OTTAWA—The federal Liberals have used an unpopular tool to limit time for debate in the House of Commons on a bill that would harmonize Canada’s laws with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. The Liberals successfully passed a motion to impose closure on the opening round of debate on Bill C-15…