Bill C-6: The Specific Claims Resolution Act
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Bill Erasmus
Description
Testimony focuses on the perceived flaws in the legislation.
Bill introduced to comply with Court's decision in Descheneaux et al., v. Canada (Attorney General), which found current <i>Indian Act</i> violated equality provisions of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Court case involved eligibility for Indian Status.
Comments on the proposed Act rather than the final version.