We call upon the government of Canada to develop a national action plan, strategies and other concrete measures to achieve the goals of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People.
Why “In Progress?”
April 7, 2022: Budget 2022 delivers $75M over 5 years to support the implementation of Bill C-15 the United Nations Declaration Act.
On Dec. 10, 2021 the government launched a distinctions-based consultation, cooperation and engagement process with Indigenous peoples…to develop an action plan to achieve the objectives of the Declaration, including measures for ensuring that federal laws are consistent with the Declaration.
June 21, 2021 – Bill C-15 “The United Nations Declaration on the rights of Indigenous People” receives Royal Assent and becomes law. Developed with Indigenous Peoples, this Act creates a legislative framework to implement the Declaration in Canada. It requires the Government of Canada, in consultation and collaboration with Indigenous Peoples, to develop an action plan to achieve the Declaration’s objectives and take all measures necessary to align federal laws with the Declaration.
The action plan, which must be developed in collaboration with Indigenous Peoples in three years, will include measures to:
- address injustices, combat prejudice and eliminate all forms of violence, racism and discrimination against Indigenous Peoples
- promote mutual respect and understanding, as well as good relations, including through human rights education
- ensure Canada is held accountable on progress through regular reporting and oversight
This legislation will complement and inform other initiatives underway across Canada with Indigenous partners to close socio-economic gaps, advance reconciliation and renew relationships based on the affirmation of rights, respect, co-operation and partnership. The next step is for the Government of Canada to continue its collaboration with Indigenous partners, on a distinctions-based approach, to understand their priorities for the action plan and to identify measures to align federal laws with the Declaration over time.
April 19, 2021 – Budget 2021 proposes $31.5M over two years, starting in 2021-22, to support the co-development of an Action Plan with Indigenous partners to implement this legislation and to achieve the objectives of the Declaration.
Current Status
April 7, 2022
In Progress
Previous Status
February 14, 2022
In Progress
Latest Updates
Site last updated on December 10, 2021
Bill C-15 Action Plan
Launch of engagement process to develop an UNDIP Action Plan
The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada today launched a consultation, cooperation and engagement process with Indigenous peoples…to develop an……
December 10, 2021
Bill C-15 Action Plan
Bill C-15 UNDRIP Action Plan
6 (1) The Minister must, in consultation and cooperation with Indigenous peoples and with other federal ministers, prepare and implement an action plan to achieve the objectives……
December 3, 2020
Prin. Resp the Govt. of Canada’s Relationship w/ Indig People
Principles respecting the Government of Canada’s Relationship with Indigenous peoples
The implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples requires transformative change in the Government’s relationship with Indigenous peoples. The UN Declaration is……
July 14, 2017
Working Group on Review of Laws and Policies
The Working Group of Ministers responsible for the review of relevant federal laws, policies, and operational practices
The Working Group of Ministers responsible for the review will examine relevant federal laws, policies, and operational practices to help ensure the Crown is meeting……
February 22, 2017