The Government of Canada introduced Bill C-15 “An Act respecting the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples” for First Reading in the House of Commons. This legislation responds to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Call to Action 43…It also responds to the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls’ Calls for Justice.

 Bill C-15 is about protecting and promoting the rights of Indigenous peoples including rights to equality and non-discrimination, self-government and the inherent right to self-determination. It also highlights the importance of respecting and promoting the rights in treaties, agreements and other constructive arrangements between the Crown and Indigenous people.