Why Indigenous rights must be integrated into Canada’s regulatory process – The Hill Times
February 19, 2025
Without a transparent approach, the government is reinforcing systemic exclusion and delaying progress on reconciliation.
Canada prides itself on being a leader in reconciliation and Indigenous rights, yet there is a glaring gap in our federal regulatory process. Every new regulation undergoes a Regulatory Impact Assessment Statement to evaluate its effects on businesses, the environment, and social equity. However, there is no mandatory assessment of its impact on Indigenous rights—a fundamental oversight that undermines constitutional obligations and reconciliation efforts.
