C-21Red River Métis Self-Government Recognition and Implementation Treaty Act
An Act to give effect to the Red River Métis Self-Government Recognition and Implementation Treaty and to make consequential amendments to other Acts
Government bill, introduced in the House of Commons on February 12, 2026
- Status
- At second reading in the House of Commons since February 12, 2026
What it does
Gives effect to the Red River Métis Self-Government Recognition and Implementation Treaty and makes related changes to other laws.
What it does
- Gives effect to the Red River Métis Self-Government Recognition and Implementation Treaty.
- Makes consequential amendments to other Acts.
Who it affects
- Red River Métis
- Federal government
Topics
Background
The Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations introduced the bill in the House of Commons on 12 February 2026, and it received first reading.
Where it is
House of Commons
First reading
Completed.
Second reading
Current stage. Now here
Committee
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Report stage
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Third reading
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Senate
First reading
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Second reading
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Committee
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Third reading
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Royal assent
Royal assent
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How the House voted
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What MPs said
Each party’s first speech on this bill in the House, from Hansard. Excerpts are the speaker’s opening sentences, unedited.
LiberalRebecca Alty· April 22, 2026
“I rise today grateful for the opportunity to speak to the bill, a bill that would bring into force the Red River Métis Self-Government Recognition and Implementation Treaty. This self-government treaty marks a historic milestone.”
Read the full speech on openparliament.caConservativeBilly Morin· April 22, 2026
“I am honoured today to rise and speak to this bill on the Red River Métis Self-Government Recognition and Implementation Treaty. I want to begin with respect for the Manitoba Métis Federation.”
Read the full speech on openparliament.caBlocGabriel Ste-Marie· April 22, 2026
“The Bloc Québécois clearly supports the principles of the bill. I commend the minister and thank her for her speech.”
Read the full speech on openparliament.caNDPLeah Gazan· April 22, 2026
“I rise today to speak to Bill C-21, an act to give effect to the Red River Métis Self-Government Recognition and Implementation Treaty. At its core, the bill is about something fundamental.”
Read the full speech on openparliament.ca
Read the source
LEGISinfo status: At second reading in the House of Commons. Bill data from LEGISinfo, votes from openparliament.ca and the House of Commons. Last updated October 13, 2026.