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Carney to instruct ministers to work with First Nations on moving 'beyond' the Indian Act

The prime minister said moving beyond the Indian Act could mean reforming it or abolishing it altogether.

By Northline Newsroom
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Reported by Vancouver Is Awesome; Prime Minister's Office confirmation pending.

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Prime Minister Mark Carney said he will instruct his ministers to work with First Nations to move Canada beyond the Indian Act, Vancouver Is Awesome reported on Oct. 26.

Why it matters

Carney put two possible outcomes on the table for the Indian Act: reform or abolition. The direction he has given his ministers is to work with First Nations on whichever path moving "beyond" the law involves.

What we know

  • Carney said he will instruct his ministers to work with First Nations on moving Canada beyond the Indian Act.
  • He said doing so could mean reforming the Act or abolishing it altogether.
  • The report, published Oct. 26, is datelined Ottawa.

Sources

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