Those numbers will tell us not only how many Canadians claim Indigenous ancestry but how many are prepared to self-identify as Indigenous. Bill S-3 was not only a victory for equity, it was a victory for the Senate. This amendment was a response to a 2015 court ruling that determined the sexism had not been eradicated, despite previous government tweaks. Under that proposal, it was estimated the start-up administrative cost would have been $19 million with annual costs of $55 million. But the Senate would not budge and held to an amendment that essentially extends eligibility to anyone with First Nations ancestry.

Source: thestar December 05, 2017 22:52 UTC