National Council for Reconciliation
| Conseil national de réconciliation | |
| Agency overview | |
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| Jurisdiction | Canada (federal) |
The National Council for Reconciliation (French: Conseil national de réconciliation) is a Canadian government organization responsible for overseeing long-term progress toward reconciliation, including progress towards the 94 calls to actions of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.[1][2]
History
[edit]The Truth and Reconcilliation recommended the establishment of a National Council for Reconciliation.[3]
The government first announced plans for the council in 2016.[4]
The Parliament of Canada passed Bill C-29, which established the council..[1]
Composition
[edit]The council consists of 13 members.[2] The Assembly of First Nations, Métis National Council and Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami are to appoint one representative each.[2]
Function
[edit]The organization makes annual reports to Parliament, which must also be taken to the House of Commons and Senate.[5] The prime minister must provide a response to these reports.[5]
Criticism
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The fact that the government of Canada appoints most of the members to the council has been criticized by ITK.[6] ITK has also criticized the council for combining the interests of First Nations, Inuit and Métis into a single body, describing the council as a "metling pot" and an "attack on Inuit self-determination".[5][7]
The lack of specific representation for Indigenous youth has also been criticized by Canadian Roots Exchange.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Dino, Angelica (2024-05-07). "National Council for Reconciliation Act officially becomes law". Canadian Lawyer Magazine. Archived from the original on 2025-05-03. Retrieved 2025-05-03.
- ^ a b c Needham, Fraser (2022-06-27). "CAP, MMF question inclusivity of National Council for Reconciliation". APTN News. Archived from the original on 2022-06-28. Retrieved 2025-05-03.
- ^ "53. Establish a National Council for Reconciliation". CBC News. 2025-03-19. Archived from the original on 2023-03-28. Retrieved 2025-05-03.
- ^ Tasker, John Paul (2016-12-16) [2016-12-15]. "Justin Trudeau announces 3 steps to help enact Truth and Reconciliation calls to action". CBC News. Archived from the original on 2020-01-14. Retrieved 2025-05-04.
- ^ a b c Wat, Samuel (2024-05-03). "ITK considers rejecting role on reconciliation oversight body". CBC News. Archived from the original on 2024-05-03. Retrieved 2025-05-03.
- ^ "First Nations, Inuit and Metis leaders say work lays ahead on road to reconciliation". 980 CJME. 2024-09-29. Archived from the original on 2025-04-26. Retrieved 2025-05-03.
- ^ Obed, Natan (2024-05-02). "Bill C-29 an attack on Inuit self-determination". The Hill Times. Archived from the original on 2024-05-04. Retrieved 2025-05-03.
- ^ Tenute, Hillory (2023-05-26). "For true reconciliation, Indigenous youth must be given the space to lead". Canada's National Observer. Archived from the original on 2023-06-27. Retrieved 2025-05-03.