Tory MP Clarke’s private member’s bill to repeal sections of Indian Act could have unintended consequences, say critics
Under An Act to Amend Indian Act (Publication of Bylaws), bylaws, wills, and estates will no longer need approval from the Aboriginal Affairs minister, but the Canadian Bar Association says Sec. 7 of the bill will likely result in ‘many harsh, unintended consequences’ for First Nations peoples.
A low-profile but controversial private member’s bill to repeal antiquated sections of the Indian Act will likely result “in many harsh, unintended consequences” for First Nations peoples, says the Canadian Bar Association and opposition MPs say it should be withdra...
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