C-53Recognition of Certain Métis Governments in Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan and Métis Self-Government Act
An Act respecting the recognition of certain Métis governments in Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan, to give effect to treaties with those governments and to make consequential amendments to other Acts
Government bill, introduced in the House of Commons on June 21, 2023
- Status
- At report stage in the House of Commons since February 8, 2024
What it does
Recognizes certain Métis governments in Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan, and sets rules for treaties with them.
What it does
- Recognizes certain Métis governments in Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan.
- Creates a framework for putting treaties between those Métis governments and the Government of Canada into effect.
- Makes consequential amendments to other Acts.
Who it affects
- Certain Métis governments
- Métis communities in Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan
- Government of Canada
Where it is
House of Commons
First reading
Completed.
Second reading
Completed.
Committee
Completed.
Report stage
Current stage. Now here
Third reading
Not reached.
Senate
First reading
Not reached.
Second reading
Not reached.
Committee
Not reached.
Third reading
Not reached.
Royal assent
Royal assent
Not reached.
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How the House voted
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LEGISinfo status: At report stage in the House of Commons. Bill data from LEGISinfo, votes from openparliament.ca and the House of Commons. Last updated October 13, 2026.