Bill Detail
An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families ✓ Became Law
This enactment affirms the rights and jurisdiction of Indigenous peoples in relation to child and family services and sets out principles applicable, on a national level, to the provision of child and family services in relation to Indigenous children, such as the best interests of the child, cultural continuity and substantive equality.
This Act, now law, recognizes and affirms the rights of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples to provide child and family services for their own children. It establishes national principles for these services, emphasizing the best interests of the child, cultural continuity, and substantive equality, aiming to reduce the over-representation of Indigenous children in the child welfare system and promote their reunification with families and communities.
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How each party voted
| Party | Position | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloc | Didn't vote | 0% | 0% |
| Conservative | No | 0% | 100% |
| Green | Didn't vote | 0% | 0% |
| Liberal | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| NDP | No | 0% | 100% |