S-223 — An Act to amend the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act
Bill S-223 · Legislation · 10/28/2026, 5:47:19 AM
Bill summary
Based on the official bill text (First reading, June 3, 2025) — Parliament of Canada (LEGISinfo/DocumentViewer)
What the bill does
Bill S-223 would amend the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act to include First Nation laws in specified duties of RCMP members who are peace officers:
- Preventing offences against those laws, alongside offences against federal and provincial laws.
- Executing warrants and performing related duties and services that peace officers may lawfully execute or perform under those laws.
Laws covered
The bill defines “First Nation law” to include:
- Bylaws made under the Indian Act.
- First Nation laws as defined in the Framework Agreement on First Nation Land Management Act.
- Laws enacted by an authorized First Nation council, government or other entity under a self-government agreement implemented by an Act of Parliament.
Who is affected
The changes concern RCMP members who are peace officers and First Nations whose laws fall within the bill’s definition.
Status and other details
- The bill was at second reading; the provided text is the first-reading version dated June 3, 2025.
- The provided text specifies no costs or implementation deadline.
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