THE MIGRATION - TRIBUNAL - Bill C-205: An Act to amend the National Housing Strategy Act
The Proposal: Indigenous Rights Without Housing Solutions
Bill C-205, introduced by Ms. Kwan (Vancouver East) as a Private Member's Bill on June 10, 2025, proposes amendments to the National Housing Strategy Act that embed Indigenous rights while failing to address the housing crisis's root causes. The bill mandates implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), prevents encampment removals on federal land, and requires Indigenous participation in housing program design and evaluation.