Kevin Lamoureux on Red River Métis Self-Government Recognition and Implementation Treaty Act

In the House of Commons on April 22nd, 2026. See this statement in context.

Bill C-21 Red River Métis Self-Government Recognition and Implementation Treaty ActGovernment Orders

April 22nd, 2026 / 5:25 p.m.

Winnipeg North Manitoba

Liberal

Kevin Lamoureux LiberalParliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons

Mr. Speaker, it was interesting listening to many of the comments members put on the record today.

There is a bit of an expectation that we would afford the opportunity to hear more comments, maybe answer some specific questions, by allowing the legislation to get to a standing committee. The time on the floor is wonderful, and we will get opportunities on third reading and so forth, but to see it go to a standing committee is really important, I think, not only to the Métis Nation, but also to Canadians and the interests of Canadians as a whole.

I would like to get the member's thoughts on the important role that the standing committee could play if we were to allow the bill to advance.

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