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3.13

3.13

Prioritize endorsement and implementation of the Métis Justice Strategy to reduce the substantial overrepresentation of Métis peoples in and impacted by the justice system. This includes affirming Métis self-determination and enabling the restoration of traditional justice systems and culturally relevant institutions.

Ministry of Attorney General; Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General

Current status

Year started

1

Current year

2

How far along
is this work?

2

How complicated
is this work?

3

Are there
challenges?

3

How are we
working together?

Highlights

The Province and Métis Nation BC (MNBC) continued negotiations and engagement on the Métis Justice Strategy throughout 2023-24. The Province deferred making an endorsement decision in summer 2023 and continued engagement with MNBC through fall-winter 2023/24. The Province is now working towards endorsement of the Métis Justice Strategy during fiscal 2024/25.

How are we working together?

Métis Nation BC completed consultation with Métis people through their Chartered Communities on the development of the Métis Justice Strategy in 2019. Additional consultation will be completed as required during the implementation of each recommendation in the Métis Justice Strategy.

Are there challenges?

Financial constraints have limited MNBC’s capacity throughout engagement and negotiations. The Province continued engagement with MNBC through fall-winter 2023/24, which consisted of several series of engagements and negotiations to finalize the Métis Justice Strategy. The Province is now working towards endorsement of the Métis Justice Strategy during fiscal 2024/25.

Previous years’ progress

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2022/2023 progress details

Action 3.13 – Year 1 progress image shows: How far along – planning, how complicated is the work – notable complexity, are there challenges – challenges resolved, how are we working together – some engagement.

Highlights

Over the past year, Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) and the Province worked collaboratively to advance the development of the Métis Justice Strategy (MJS) with the goal of having this strategy endorsed by both parties. The strategy is on a pathway to approval in 2023/24.

Indicators

  • Policies/Reports developed: The final draft of the MJS has been developed and is pending endorsement.
  • Implementation plan developed: The implementation workplan for the MJS has been developed and is pending endorsement.

How are we working together?

MNBC completed consultation with Métis Chartered Communities. The Province is nearing completion of internal consultation with impacted areas to develop an implementation workplan. The Province and MNBC meet regularly to work towards seeking endorsement.

Are there challenges?

This action item was identified as having no challenges at time of reporting. Further Annual Report updates may change this action’s challenge icon status indicator.