This bill amends the Indian Act to require band councils to publish their by-laws, repeals certain outdated provisions of the Act and requires the Minister of Indian and Northern Affairs to report annually on the work undertaken to develop new legislation to replace the Indian Act.
This bill does not appear to be outside federal jurisdiction. It does not appear to violate the Constitution, including the Charter. It is not similar to a private member's bill already voted on in the current session. And it is not similar to a government bill already voted on in the current session.