Aboriginal Affairs Minister supports ‘thrust’ of private member’s bill to replace Indian Act

John Duncan says the spirit of Conservative backbencher’s bill is appropriate, but critics and aboriginal groups slam sponsor for failing to consult with First Nations.

Aboriginal Affairs Minister John Duncan says he’s open to a Conservative backbencher’s private member’s bill that would require the minister to report annually on efforts to replace the Indian Act, but aboriginal groups and critics say the bill’s sponsor failed to c...

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