Indigenous leaders say Bill C-10 would finally hold ‘Canada’s’ feet to the fire over its commitments in the constitutionally protected agreements

More than two decades after modern treaty leaders first began calling for independent oversight, they are now urging Parliament to move forward on Bill C-10 — an Act respecting the Commissioner for Modern Treaty Implementation.

After second reading in the House of Commons, Bill C-10 moved forward Feb. 9 when the House referred the bill to the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs (INAN). The legislation is now under review by INAN, as witnesses appeared in “Ottawa” on Feb. 26 to testify.

Leaders say the Act would finally close a long-standing accountability gap in how “Canada” lives up to its commitments in the constitutionally protected agreements.