S-271An Act to amend the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act
Senate public bill, introduced in the Senate on June 22, 2023
- Status
- Defeated at second reading in the Senate
- Sponsor
- Mary Jane McCallumSenator
- Senator
What it does
Adds First Nation laws to the RCMP’s peace officer duties, including preventing offences and carrying out warrants.
What it does
- Defines “First Nation law” in the RCMP Act as a bylaw under the Indian Act, a law under the Framework Agreement on First Nation Land Management Act, or a law made under a self-government agreement.
- Requires RCMP peace officers to help prevent offences against First Nation laws, in the same way they do for federal and provincial laws.
- Requires RCMP peace officers to execute warrants and perform related duties that may be carried out under First Nation laws.
Who it affects
- RCMP officers
- First Nations
- First Nation governments
- People subject to First Nation laws
Background
The bill amends the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act. It adds a new definition of “First Nation law” and updates section 18, which lists the duties of peace officers.
Where it is
Senate
First reading
Completed.
Second reading
Defeated here. Defeated
Committee
Not reached.
Third reading
Not reached.
House of Commons
First reading
Not reached.
Second reading
Not reached.
Committee
Not reached.
Report stage
Not reached.
Third reading
Not reached.
Royal assent
Royal assent
Not reached.
Introduced by a senator. If the Senate passes it, it goes to the House of Commons, where an MP must agree to sponsor it. How a bill becomes law
How the House voted
No recorded votes yet
Read the source
LEGISinfo status: At second reading in the Senate. Bill data from LEGISinfo, votes from openparliament.ca and the House of Commons. Last updated October 13, 2026.