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An Act to amend the Citizenship Act

BillC-99
Session42-1
StageSecond reading (House)
Introduced2019-05-28
Proposed byAhmed Hussen
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This enactment amends the Citizenship Act to include, in the Oath or Affirmation of Citizenship, a solemn promise to respect the Aboriginal and treaty rights of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.

✦ AI Summary

Bill C-99 proposes to add a new promise to the Oath or Affirmation of Citizenship. This new promise would be a solemn pledge to respect the Aboriginal and treaty rights of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. The change aims to formally recognize and uphold these rights as part of becoming a Canadian citizen.

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Legislative Timeline

2019-05-28
First reading
✦ AIBill proposes adding a promise to respect Indigenous rights to the Oath.
Current
Second reading (House)
✦ AIThe House of Commons is currently debating the bill's principles.

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