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An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families (S.C. 2019, c. 24).

Main Region

First Region

Canada
Indigenous and tribal peoples
2019-06-21
National
Law, Act

Second Region

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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