Federal Indigenous child welfare Bill C-92 kicks in – now what? – APTN News
Minister of Indigenous Services Marc Miller says that “until
Indigenous laws are in place – services to Indigenous children will
continue as before. However, every Indigenous child and family services
provider will have to apply the basic principles set out in the Act.”
Indigenous laws are in place – services to Indigenous children will
continue as before. However, every Indigenous child and family services
provider will have to apply the basic principles set out in the Act.”
“Change will not come overnight,” Miller states. “The only way to
achieve this is to continue to work with our partners through this
transition period to make sure the law works for First Nations, Inuit
and Métis people, and most importantly, for their children.”