First Nations Elections Act

On December 6, 2011, the First Nations Elections Act was introduced in Parliament.

This proposed legislation is part of the Government’s commitment to provide frameworks that support stronger, more stable and effective First Nations governments. It provides a robust election system that individual First Nations can choose to opt in to. This new legislation will support the political stability necessary for First Nations governments to make solid business investments, carry out long term planning and build relationships, all of which will lead to increased economic development and job creation for First Nations communities.

The proposed legislation was based on recommendations provided by the Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nations Chiefs and the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs following a national engagement process, and is a positive step towards a new, modern and transparent electoral regime for participating First Nations.

The Bill

You can read the entire First Nations Elections Act   on the Parliament of Canada’s website and follow its status as it goes through the legislative process  .

Learn More

Learn more about the First Nations Elections Act by consulting the following reference documents:

• News Release: The Government of Canada Introduces First Nations Elections Act
• Backgrounder: First Nations Elections Act
• Fact Sheet: First Nations Elections
• Comparison: Elections under the Indian Act vs. First Nations Elections Act
• Frequently Asked Questions: First Nations Elections Act

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