Bill S-3: A Rushed Response to Descheneaux
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Elysa Hogg
Description
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.