Bill Detail
An Act respecting the Commissioner for Modern Treaty Implementation
This enactment provides for the appointment of a Commissioner for Modern Treaty Implementation to conduct reviews and performance audits of the activities of government institutions related to the implementation of modern treaties. It also establishes the Office of the Commissioner for Modern Treaty Implementation for the purpose of assisting the Commissioner in the fulfillment of their mandate and the exercise of their powers and the performance of their duties and functions. Finally, it makes consequential amendments to other Acts.
This bill establishes the Office of the Commissioner for Modern Treaty Implementation. This Commissioner will review and audit government departments to ensure they are fulfilling their obligations under modern treaties. These treaties are agreements between the Government of Canada and Indigenous peoples, aiming to advance reconciliation and establish lasting relationships.