C-21 , 45th Parliament, 1st session Monday, May 26, 2025, to present
An Act to give effect to the Red River Métis Self-Government Recognition and Implementation Treaty and to make consequential amendments to other Acts
Short title:
Red River Métis Self-Government Recognition and Implementation Treaty Act
Summary
Current status
At second reading in the House of Commons
Latest activity
Debate at second reading on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 (House of Commons)
Progress
House of Commons
End of stage activities
First reading, Thursday, February 12, 2026
Introduction and first reading, Thursday, February 12, 2026
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Thursday, February 12, 2026 |
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 |
Consideration in committee
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Report stage
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Third reading
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First reading
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Second reading
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Third reading
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Details
Recorded votes
House of Commons
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Senate
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Major speeches at second reading
House of Commons
| Speech date | Speech | Member of Parliament |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, April 22, 2026 | Sponsor’s speech(Sitting 108) | Rebecca Alty (Liberal) |
| Wednesday, April 22, 2026 | Response speech(Sitting 108) | Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc Québécois) |
| Wednesday, April 22, 2026 | Response speech(Sitting 108) | Billy Morin (Conservative) |
About
Legislative summary
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On 12 February 2026, the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations introduced Bill C-21, An Act to give effect to the Red River Métis Self-Government Recognition and Implementation Treaty and to make consequential amendments to other Acts (Red River Métis Self-Government Recognition and Implementation Treaty Act) in the House of Commons and it was given first reading.
Bill C-21 gives effect to the Red River Métis Self-Government Recognition and Implementation Treaty and makes consequential amendments to other Acts.
On 12 February 2026, the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations introduced Bill C-21, An Act to give effect to the Red River Métis Self-Government Recognition and Implementation Treaty and to make consequential amendments to other Acts (Red River Métis Self-Government Recognition and Implementation Treaty Act) in the House of Commons and it was given first reading.
Bill C-21 gives effect to the Red River Métis Self-Government Recognition and Implementation Treaty and makes consequential amendments to other Acts.
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