This enactment amends the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act to provide that the duties of members who are peace officers include the prevention of offences against First Nation laws and the execution of warrants that may, under First Nation laws, be lawfully executed and performed by peace officers.

His Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows:

First Nation law means

• (a) a bylaw made under the Indian Act;

• (b) a First Nation law as defined in subsection 2(1) of the Framework Agreement on First Nation Land Management Act; or

• (c) a law enacted by a council, government or other entity that is authorized to act on behalf of a First Nation under a self-government agreement implemented by an Act of Parliament. (texte législatif de première nation)

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• (a) to perform all duties that are assigned to peace officers in relation to the preservation of the peace, the prevention of crime and of offences against the laws of Canada, the laws in force in any province in which they may be employed and Insertion start First Nation laws, Insertion end and the apprehension of criminals and offenders and others who may be lawfully taken into custody;

• (b) to execute all warrants, and perform all duties and services in relation thereto, that may, under this Act or the laws of Canada, the laws in force in any province or Insertion start First Nation laws, Insertion end be lawfully executed and performed by peace officers;