This amendment calls for changes to the Canadian citizenship oath to comply with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission recommendation number 94. It aims to comply with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's recommendation to include faithfully observing the treaties with the aboriginal peoples of Canada in the citizenship oath.
As we know, the government has already made a commitment that the government would adopt all of the recommendations from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and that includes recommendation 94.
To that end, the proposal is to change the oath to read as follows:
I swear (or affirm) that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second, Queen of Canada, Her Heirs and Successors, and that I will faithfully observe the laws of Canada, including treaties with the Aboriginal peoples of Canada, and fulfil my duties as a Canadian citizen.
To that end, Mr. Chair, I move the amendment under my name: NDP-24, reference number 8213783.