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Bill S-16

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 09, 2024
Haida Nation Recognition Act
  • This is a bill called the Haida Nation Recognition Act. It is about recognizing the Haida Nation and the Council of the Haida Nation as the government of the Haida Nation. The bill gives the Haida Nation certain powers and rights, and it also protects their representatives and public officials from legal action unless they act in bad faith. The bill also transfers certain assets and liabilities to the Council of the Haida Nation. It does not affect any existing agreements between the Haida Nation and the Skidegate Band Council and Old Massett Village Council.
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Senate Committee

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
April 11, 2024
Indigenous Peoples (APPA)
Re. Bill S-16, An Act respecting the recognition of the Haida Nation and the Council of the Haida Nation, without amendment
  • Seventeenth Report

  • The Standing Senate Committee on Indigenous Peoples has the honour to present its

    SEVENTEENTH REPORT

    Your committee, to which was referred Bill S-16, An Act respecting the recognition of the Haida Nation and the Council of the Haida Nation, has, in obedience to the order of reference of February 29, 2024, examined the said bill and now reports the same without amendment.

    Respectfully submitted,

    BRIAN FRANCIS

    Chair

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