Discussion Notes on the Indian Act
Written prior to a review of the Act, document explains various sections of the Act and discusses objections and suggestions for amendment.
Written prior to a review of the Act, document explains various sections of the Act and discusses objections and suggestions for amendment.
Gives background to the issue, discusses the reports produced by the Missing Women Commission of Inquiry, Human Rights Watch, Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, and United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women, and reports on the response of the federal and provincial governments.
Reports results of online survey conducted from June 9-12, 2015, with a sample of 1511 Canadian adults who were members of the Angus Reid Forum. Respondents were asked whether they agreed with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's key recommendations.
Related Material: Survey Questionnaire.