Why are there no additional minimum standards required of First Nations in the development of First Nation laws to address matrimonial interests or rights?
There are no stronger legal protections available to Canadians than those in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, the Canadian Human Rights Act and through the courts. Both the Charter and the Canadian Human Rights Act (where relevant) will apply to First Nation laws. As well, this approach situates accountability with First Nation members and First Nation governments and respects self-government aspirations.
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