Government Avoids Jurisdictional Responsibility for Métis

Summary

The Constitution Act of 1867 outlined that "the Indians, and Lands reserved for the Indians” would be under the legislative authority of the Parliament of Canada. This act did not take into account the presence of Métis people and their access to land and traditional territories.

Implications

This ambiguity has resulted in the Métis population in Canada being in “political and legal limbo.” As neither federal or provincial governments have taken responsibility to determine Métis—such as hunting, fishing, trapping, and land rights.

Sub Event

Métis Status in Canada defined by 1867 Constitution Act Section 91(24)

Resources

What Does the Daniels Decision Mean?

Daniels v. Canada (Indian Affairs and Northern Development), [2016]

Are the Metis in Section 91(24) of the Constitution Act, 1867? An Issue Caught in a Time-Warp

Date

1867-00-00

Theme(s)

Federal Governance

Provincial Governance

Documents