Prorogation puts Indigenous water bill at risk of being left in ‘legislative wasteland’: experts – TimminsToday.com
Jan 10, 2025
A bill that would have granted First Nations authority over water and wastewater infrastructure died on the order paper when the House was prorogued
OTTAWA – A bill that would have granted First Nations authority over water and wastewater infrastructure died when Prime Minister Justin Trudeau prorogued parliament, leaving Indigenous leaders and technical experts worried about its future.
Trudeau announced Monday that he would resign as Liberal leader once a new party captain is chosen and that parliamentary business would be suspended until March 24.
Eighteen bills introduced by ministers in the House following the 2021 election are now defunct because of prorogation. They touch on electoral reform, cybersecurity, and improving access to clean drinking water for Indigenous people. They can be reintroduced in a new session, but would begin the legislative process anew.
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