THE MÉTIS NATIONAL COUNCIL EXPRESSED CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR BILL C-53, PROVIDES UPDATE ON WORK OF EXPERT PANEL
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Ottawa, ON, Oct. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Métis National Council (MNC) continues to publicly support Bill C-53, An Act respecting the recognition of certain Métis governments in Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan.
Key Points:
- Ottawa, ON, Oct. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Métis National Council (MNC) continues to publicly support Bill C-53, An Act respecting the recognition of certain Métis governments in Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan.
- President Caron will continue to support the Métis governments’ pursuit of Riel’s vision of self-government.
- This bill lays the path for Section 35 based Treaties providing jurisdiction over internal matters of Métis governance, such as Métis citizenship, Métis elections, Métis government structures, and Métis child and family services.
- Since 1983, the Métis National Council has been the national and international voice of the Métis Nation within Canada.