Bill C-9: An Act respecting the election and term of office of chiefs and councilors of certain First Nations and the composition of council of those First Nations
Alternate Title
Legislative Summary (Parliamentary Information and Research Service) ; 41-2-C9-E
Legislative Summary of Bill C-9
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Tonina Simeone
Shauna Troniak
Description
Provides background information including current methods of leadership selection, the Indian Act electoral framework, custom elections, federal role in First Nations elections, and pertinent court cases, followed by description and analysis of clauses in the proposed legislation.