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Canada's bill to end second-generation status cutoff passes second reading, aiming to fix gender inequities in Indigenous rights.
A Canadian bill aiming to eliminate the second-generation cutoff in First Nations status eligibility has passed second reading in the House of Commons and is now under review by the Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee.
The legislation, originally Bill S-2, seeks to grant status to children of registered Indigenous parents regardless of the other parent’s status, addressing long-standing gender inequities in the Indian Act.
While supported by all opposition parties and backed by UN recommendations, concerns remain over implementation timing and the need for thorough consultation, with no final timeline set for changes.
El proyecto de ley de Canadá para poner fin al corte de estatus de segunda generación pasa la segunda lectura, con el objetivo de corregir las desigualdades de género en los derechos indígenas.