Family Homes on Reserves and Matrimonial Interests or Rights Act

Bill S-2, the Family Homes on Reserves and Matrimonial Interests or Rights Act, seeks to provide basic rights and protections to individuals on reserves during the relationship, in the event of a relationship breakdown, and on the death of a spouse or common-law partner regarding the family home and other matrimonial interests or rights. The proposed legislation sets out provisions for the enactment of First Nation laws respecting on-reserve matrimonial real property, as well as provisional federal rules to fill the legislative gap.

• News Release
• Backgrounder
• Bill S-2  
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Myths and Facts
• Province of Manitoba Resolution of Support for Bill S-2

What Other Information is Available?

• Report of the Ministerial Representative Matrimonial Real Property Issues on Reserves  
• Legislation Information: Family Homes on Reserves and Matrimonial Interests or Rights Act
• Planned Support for Implementing On-Reserve Matrimonial Real Property Legislation
• History of Measures to Address the On-reserve Matrimonial Real Property Issue
• Reference Documents
• Archived Media Room