QUESTION PERIOD — Prime Minister’s Office
Amendments to Indian Act
June 15, 2026
Senator Moreau, I am asking this question on behalf of the Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak, or MKO. They are asking the following:
Will you ask the Prime Minister for MKO if he will allow a free vote in the other place, including all cabinet ministers, to consider and approve the amendments made to Bill S-2 by the Senate that will repeal the discriminatory provisions of the Indian Act that set in place the second-generation cut‑off?
Thank you for the question, Senator McCallum.
As you know, I gave a speech on Bill S-2 here in the Senate as to the reason why it was problematic for the government to do that. It’s because of the necessity and the constitutional duty to consult.
This being said, I will gladly take your question and ask the Prime Minister whether he will do as requested in your question. I will get back to you with an answer.
