The federal government is pursuing an appeal at Canada’s highest court over the constitutionality of its landmark Indigenous child welfare legislation.
The move comes after the Quebec Court of Appeal ruled last month that parts of C-92 are unconstitutional.
In a statement, Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu, Justice Minister David Lametti and Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Marc Miller said they take issue with the court’s conclusion that sections 21 and 22(3) of the act are invalid.
Those sections allow Indigenous child welfare laws to override provincial laws where they conflict.
“The Quebec Court of Appeal’s decision raises important questions regarding how
