Bill C-61
An Act respecting water, source water, drinking water, wastewater and related infrastructure on First Nation lands
Bill C-61 — status: Report stage (House). This bill is from the 44th Parliament, 1st session.
Other Bills Numbered C-61
Bill numbers are reused for different bills each new session. This bill number appeared in 10 sessions:
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An Act to amend the Canada Marine Act and other Acts
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Division Votes (0)
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Parliamentary Debates (51)
Speeches in the House of Commons that mention Bill C-61.
Government Orders
Madam Speaker, I thank the hon. minister for Bill C-61. Ever since it was tabled in December, I have been looking forward to this debate to learn more about the bill. Certainly, as I read it in black and white, it recognizes sovereignty over infrastructu…
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…t-term advisories from becoming long-term, with support from Indigenous Services Canada. This week, Bill C-61, the first nations clean water act, was introduced. It would affirm the inherent right of first nations to self-government. It would also ensure that first nations have more tools necessary to protec…
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…r. Before the parliamentary secretary regurgitates their government talking points on the new bill, Bill C-61, let us take a few moments to examine this alleged legislative miracle. In spite of the government's recent announcements, it is clear that it has been unable to provide access to potable water for a…
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moved for leave to introduce Bill C-61, An Act respecting water, source water, drinking water, wastewater and related infrastructure on First Nation lands. (Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)
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… matters. It was my great honour to be here today as the Minister of Indigenous Services introduced Bill C-61, an act respecting water, source water, drinking water, waste water and related infrastructure on first nation lands. We do not always have good days in this House, but today was a good day. First na…
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…first nations, Inuit and Métis communities. Earlier, the Minister of Indigenous Services introduced Bill C-61, an act respecting water, source water, drinking water, waste water and related infrastructure on first nation lands. My riding of London West neighbours and houses members of the Oneida Nation of th…
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… to water and clean water, today was a momentous day with the tabling of legislation in this House. Bill C-61 talks about clean drinking water for generations to come. It talks about ensuring that first nations, Inuit and Métis communities have the tools to control water systems and protect the lakes and riv…
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…in Anishinabe people. Earlier today, I joined the Minister of Indigenous Services as she introduced Bill C-61, an act respecting water, source water, drinking water, waste water and related infrastructure on first nation lands. This bill is an important step toward ensuring that all Canadians have access to …
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Madam Chair, I know Bill C-61 is not the subject of our conversation today, but it is one of the first co-developed pieces of legislation that has been introduced. It really stems from the implementation of the UN Declaration on …
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Madam Chair, I would like to thank the hon. minister for his comments. I know he spoke about Bill C-61, but here is the thing: It is 2023 and the government is patting itself on the back because we do not have that many more boil water advisories to deal with. There are 26. It is abhorrent. The normal…
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