The Government of Canada's Response to the Descheneaux Decision
  • This is the Canadian government's report on the Descheneaux case decision, which helped uncover section 6 of the Indian Act that violated section 15 of Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms due to the inequality of Indian registration.
  • This page identifies the details of the case, how the Canadian government responded, and details on how it has changed the future of registration for Indian status.
Citation

Canada. Indigenous Services Canada. The Government of Canada's Response to the Descheneaux Decision. 2018. https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1467227680166/1572460465418

Policy Sub-Topic
Enfranchisement and Colonization (Indigenous Peoples)
Policy Type
Federal Report

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