Bill C-27

Final Self-Government Agreement for the Tlegohli Got’ine Act

An Act to give effect to the Final Self-Government Agreement for the Tlegohli Got’ine and to make consequential amendments to other Acts

Sponsor

Rebecca Alty Liberal

Status

In committee (Senate), as of Sept. 28, 2026

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Summary

This is from the published bill.

This enactment gives effect to the Final Self-Government Agreement for the Tłegǫ́hłı̨ Got’įnę and makes consequential amendments to other Acts.

Elsewhere

All sorts of information on this bill is available at LEGISinfo, an excellent resource from Parliament. You can also read the full text of the bill.

Bill numbers are reused for different bills each new session. Perhaps you were looking for one of these other C-27s:

C-27 (2022) Digital Charter Implementation Act, 2022

C-27 (2021) Law Appropriation Act No. 1, 2021-22

C-27 (2016) An Act to amend the Pension Benefits Standards Act, 1985

C-27 (2014) Law Veterans Hiring Act

Debate Summary

This is a computer-generated summary of the speeches below. Usually it’s accurate, but every now and then it’ll contain inaccuracies or total fabrications.

Bill C-27, if enacted, would give legal effect to the Tłegǫ́hłı̨ Got’įnę Final Self-Government Agreement in the Northwest Territories. It establishes the nation's legal authority to govern its own affairs, including language, culture, social services, and resource management within its jurisdiction.

Liberal

Supports the self-government treaty: The Liberal government supports legislation to give legal effect to the Tłegǫ́hłı̨ Got’įnę agreement, restoring governance and authority to the Norman Wells Sahtu Dene and Métis.
Affirms inherent indigenous rights: The bill formally recognizes the Tłegǫ́hłı̨ Got’įnę government and affirms their inherent right to self-government as protected under section 35 of the Constitution Act.
Promotes localized service delivery: Self-government allows the community to design and deliver their own health care, education, and language programs that reflect Sahtu values and cultural priorities.
Fosters regional economic stability: By providing jurisdictional clarity and local authority over taxation and development, the treaty encourages investment and ensures that economic benefits flow directly to the community.

Conservative

Supports the self-government agreement: The party supports the bill as a step toward meaningful reconciliation, acknowledging the inherent right of Indigenous communities to govern their own affairs and make decisions that affect their local futures.
Importance of economic reconciliation: Conservatives argue that self-government must be paired with economic tools for prosperity, criticizing federal policies that have hindered resource development and created uncertainty for the energy sector in Norman Wells.
Focus on local decision-making: The party emphasizes that northern governance is most effective when decisions are made by residents who understand the region's realities, which leads to stronger economic growth and increased investment.
Ensuring democratic rights: Members support specific provisions in the agreement that protect the democratic rights of all Norman Wells residents, ensuring both Indigenous and non-Indigenous citizens retain voting rights during any governance transitions.

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