C-47 "Family Homes on Reserves and Matrimonial Interests or Rights Act"

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Summary

This bill defers federal law to First Nation law in the case of a relationship on a reservation. Any laws dealing with marriage, divorce, separation, death of a spouse or common-law partner, et c. will be under First Nation law if occurring on a reservation. In cases where violence has occurred, a judge may make an order. Check out the Official Summary for more.

Bill History

First Reading - March 4th, 2008

Debate at Second Reading - May 13th and 14th, 2008

Second Reading - May 15th, 2008 (passed)

This bill is currently in committee.