Bill C-47 · 39th Parliament · Stephen Harper
Family Homes on Reserves and Matrimonial Interests or Rights Act
An Act respecting family homes situated on First Nation reserves and matrimonial interests or rights in or to structures and lands situated on those reserves
Government bill. Died when Parliament ended.
- IntroducedMarch 4, 2008
- Debated in principleMay 15, 2008
- Studied by a committeeNot reached
- Passed its first chamberNot reached
- Passed the second chamberNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Leading supporters
Ranked by the part each played: who is responsible for the bill, who carried it, and who spoke for it most.
- Stephen HarperPrime Minister
- Rod Bruinoogehighlights extensive consultations and the bill's benefits for first nations communities.
- Tina Keeperstates the bill is needed as a necessary step toward solutions
- Jean Crowderstates the NDP will support the bill and send it to committee
- Marc Lemayagrees the bill is important and will examine it in committee
- Chuck Strahlintroduces the bill to extend federal protections on reserves
- Derek LeeStates he likes what the bill offers as a bridge for first nations to enact their own rules while providing default provisions.
- Shawn Murphystates he will support sending the bill to committee for review and improvements.
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