Bill 79, introduced in the National Assembly by the Minister Responsible for Indigenous Affairs last December, has passed through the third stage of the legislative process, namely passage in principle This hyperlink will open in a new window.. In this stage, the members debated the spirit and principle of the bill before the Assembly.

It will be recalled that the bill aims to support Indigenous families in their quest for information from institutions, organizations or religious congregations on the circumstances surrounding the disappearance or death of children after being admitted to a health and social services institution before December 31, 1989.

Consult the section on Bill 79, for more information on the bill and on the parliamentary process.

Last update: April 28, 2021