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CAN-2019-L-109274
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Title_of_text
An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families (S.C. 2019, c. 24).
Main Region
First Region
Country(ies)
Canada
Subjects (Classification)
Indigenous and tribal peoples
Adopted on (Date of text)
2019-06-21
Scope of text
National
Type of legislation (Type of text)
Law, Act
Second Region
Abstract/Citation
Co-developed with Indigenous, provincial and territorial partners, the act:
- affirms the rights of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples to exercise jurisdiction over child and family services
- establishes national principles such as the best interests of the child, cultural continuity and substantive equality
- contributes to the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
- provides an opportunity for Indigenous peoples to choose their own solutions for their children and families
Entry dates region
Date of entry into force
2020-01-01
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Electronic region
Electronic source title
Legislation on-line
Author
Department of Justice, Canada
URL
https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/PDF/2019_24.pdf
File
CAN109274.pdf (PDF)