Bill S-2 Stalls Indigenous Status Reform

Bill S-2 aims to fix a decades-old injustice in the Indian Act—the second-generation cut-off that strips Indigenous status from descendants of status holders who lost it. While Minister Gull-Masty claims no First Nations consensus exists to scrap the rule, critics like Conservative MP Billy Morin accuse the government of stalling under the guise of consultation. Indigenous communities and allies are watching closely as the Senate amended the bill, but the government’s hesitation leaves thousands in limbo—demanding action before another generation is denied their heritage and rights. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1043225caba847a3