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Senate Bill

Bill S-271

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
October 04, 2023
An Act to amend the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act
  • This bill amends the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act to include the prevention of offences against First Nation laws and the execution of warrants that may be lawfully performed by peace officers under First Nation laws. The duties of RCMP members who are peace officers will now cover these areas of responsibility. The bill defines First Nation laws as including bylaws made under the Indian Act, laws enacted by a council or government authorized to act on behalf of a First Nation under a self-government agreement, and First Nation laws as defined in the Framework Agreement on First Nation Land Management Act.
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