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Aboriginal Representation in Government:
A Comparative Examination

Jennifer Schmidt

December 2003

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This paper was prepared for the Law Commission of Canada under the title “Aboriginal Representation in Government: A Comparative Examination.” The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Commission. The accuracy of the information contained in the paper is the sole responsibility of the author.

Executive Summary

1. INTRODUCTION

2. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CANADA

2.1.  Aboriginal Electoral Districts

2.2.  A Separate Aboriginal Parliament

2.3.  A New Province

3. THE EXPERIENCES OF OTHER JURISDICTIONS

3.1.  Guaranteed Representation: Designated Aboriginal Seats in Legislative Bodies

3.1.1.  New Zealand

3.1.2.  Maine

3.2.  Separate Indigenous Parliaments: the Experiences of Fennoscandia

3.2.1.  Finland

3.2.2.  Norway

3.2.3.  Sweden

4. CONCLUSION

The report is available in the language of the author. To obtain a copy of the report, please call (613) 946-8980 or send a fax to (613) 946-8988.