Reconciliation or repetition? Carney’s first moves on Indigenous rights face scrutiny

Whether the prime minister’s early steps mark a genuine shift or simply another cycle of political performance will define Mark Carney’s reconciliation legacy.

Amid some tensions, there are signs of movement from Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government, such as acting quickly on making amendments to the Indian Act, writes Jackson Pind.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY JACKSON PIND

June 18, 2025

On June 1, just six days after the opening of the 45th Parliament, Prime Minister Mark Carney issued a statement for National Indigenous History Month reaffirming his government’s commitment to reconciliation.

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