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ROUTINE PROCEEDINGS — The Senate

Notice of Motion to Call on Government to Improve Fiduciary Duty Approach in its Consultations with First Nations, Inuit and Métis

October 8, 2024


Honourable senators, I give notice that, at the next sitting of the Senate, I will move:

That the Senate of Canada:

1.call on the federal government to meaningfully improve their approach as they undertake their fiduciary duty to consult with First Nations, Inuit and Métis rights holders regarding legislation that impacts their treaty rights, inherent rights and traditional lands; and

2.urge the federal government to adequately fulfill their fiduciary duty to consult at all stages of the legislative process, from conceptualization to drafting to implementation.

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