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Bill C-222

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SUMMARY

The purpose of this enactment is to establish the office of First Nations Ombudsman to assist persons dealing with a First Nation or one First Nation dealing with another, if they are dealt with unfairly or unreasonably or with unreasonable delay. The Ombudsman may investigate complaints and report to the Minister on complaints that are not satisfactorily resolved.

The Ombudsman may propose changes to be made in a First Nation's policies and practices.

If a First Nation fails to change its policies and practices at the suggestion of the Ombudsman, the Ombudsman shall make a report to the Minister and the report must then be laid before Parliament.