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‘I thought it was a top priority’: Senator Audette and advocates decry feds’ Bill S-2 stalling
The Hill Times·March 19, 2026·Eleanor WandLeans critical
Summary
A bill to fix a discriminatory part of the Indian Act is stuck in government. This part of the law, called the "second-generation cutoff," affects who can pass on their Indigenous status to their children. Some people are upset because they thought fixing this was a priority and worry the delay will hurt Indigenous families.
AI Analysis
This article highlights the frustration of a senator and advocates about the government delaying Bill S-2.
The article accurately describes the bill's purpose of changing Indigenous status rules.