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All opposition parties support changes to Indian Act status, Liberals say not yet
Opposition parties support Senate changes to restore Indian Act status to 22,000 people in the first year and eliminate discriminatory second-generation cutoff rules.
- On Feb. 27, 2026, The Canadian Press reported all four opposition parties in the House of Commons backed changing Indian Act status rules to end the second‑generation cutoff, with Billy Morin urging Liberal support for Senate amendments to broaden eligibility.
- After weeks of testimony, senators broadened Bill S‑2 to end the second‑generation cutoff and allow status inheritance if one parent is registered, beyond restoring status to about 3,500 people.
- Morin said `The Senate has rightfully challenged the 45th Parliament of Canada to make history with this bill` and estimated 22,000 people would be added in the first year, with social harms for affected families.
- The Liberals say they support eligibility changes but want more consultations before amending the law, prompting the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs and NDP MP Lori Idlout to accuse the government of delaying action.
- Because First Nations status passes by generation, the 1985 amendments to the Indian Act introduced the second‑generation cutoff, affecting descendants affected by historic status rules.
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The four opposition parties in the House of Commons support a bill to amend the status rules in the Indian Act to end the "second generation cut."
·Montreal, Canada
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For their part, the Liberals argue that further consultations with First Nations are necessary.
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The Toronto Star+19 Reposted by 19 other sources
All opposition parties support changes to Indian Act status, Liberals say not yet
OTTAWA - All four opposition parties in the House of Commons are backing legislation to change the status rules in the Indian Act to end what is known as the
·Toronto, Canada
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Winnipeg Free Press+12 Reposted by 12 other sources
Opposition parties back changes to status rules in Indian Act, Liberals say not yet
Breaking News, Sports, Manitoba, Canada
·Winnipeg, Canada
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Total News Sources35
Leaning Left26Leaning Right0Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution84% Left
Bias Distribution
- 84% of the sources lean Left
84% Left
L 84%
C 16%
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