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FederalBill S-250Second Reading

Bill S-250: Indigenous Rights Statement Act

Sponsor: Sen. Margo GreenwoodIntroduced June 18, 2026Last checked August 28, 2026
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What this bill does

This bill requires the Minister of Justice to table a statement for every government bill introduced in Parliament, disclosing potential effects on Indigenous Peoples' section 35 constitutional rights, consistency with the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, and details of any consultations undertaken with affected Indigenous peoples.

Plain-language summary by Legisail.

Business impact

This bill primarily affects federal government operations and parliamentary processes rather than private businesses directly. However, businesses in industries where federal legislation frequently intersects with Indigenous rights — such as natural resources, mining, energy, construction, and infrastructure development — may indirectly benefit from greater transparency about how new laws could affect Indigenous rights, since this could signal regulatory risk earlier in the legislative process. Companies operating in British Columbia, the territories, or other regions with significant treaty or land claim activity may find these statements useful for anticipating project approval challenges or consultation requirements tied to new legislation. There is no direct compliance burden placed on businesses by this bill.

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Where this bill is

First ReadingJune 18, 2026
Second ReadingJune 19, 2026
Next: Committee review

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At a glance

Bill number
S-250
Type
Senate Public Bill
Current chamber
Senate
Jurisdiction
Federal
Session
45-1
Official record