The Liberal government is revamping the citizenship oath so that new Canadians make a solemn commitment to respect Indigenous and treaty rights for First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen said the proposed change to the Citizenship Act will raise awareness of Indigenous rights among newcomers. The change is based on a recommendation by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission more than three years ago. Conservative MP Cathy McLeod, critic for Indigenous and Northern Affairs, said she expects there won't be time to pass the bill. CBC Politics' new weekly Canada Votes newsletterGet analysis from our Parliamentary bureau as we count down to the federal election.

Source: CBC News May 28, 2019 15:45 UTC