Bill S-224
In committee · Senate
An Act to amend the Director of Public Prosecutions Act
This bill would amend the Director of Public Prosecutions Act to allow Indigenous prosecutors to handle cases involving Indigenous laws within their own communities.
Sponsor · Hon. Mary Jane McCallum
What it means for you
Indigenous communities would gain greater control over their own justice systems, with Indigenous prosecutors able to enforce Indigenous laws rather than relying solely on federal prosecutors.
The debate · 3 points
Supporters say
- Indigenous communities already have functioning justice systems and laws — this bill would give them the legal tools to actually enforce those laws through their own prosecutors.
- Decades of relying on the federal justice system have left many Indigenous communities frustrated, with 32 ongoing court cases across the country suggesting the current system is not working.
- Recognizing Indigenous justice systems is a form of self-determination — communities like Kainai and Yukon First Nations are already developing their own approaches, and this bill would support rather than ignore that reality.
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