Piapot First Nation Added to Elections Act

Summary#

This order adds the Piapot First Nation to the list of First Nations covered by the First Nations Elections Act. It sets the community’s first council election for June 27, 2020, and the order took effect when it was registered on May 1, 2020.

What it does#

• Adds entry number 69 — Piapot First Nation to the schedule of the First Nations Elections Act.
• Fixes the date of the first council election for the Piapot First Nation as June 27, 2020.
• States the order comes into force on the day it is registered (registration shown as May 1, 2020).
• Notes that the council of the Piapot First Nation asked for this change by a resolution dated January 15, 2019, and the order was made by Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services, on April 22, 2020.

Who's affected#

• Members and residents of the Piapot First Nation — they will vote under the First Nations Elections Act rules for the fixed election date.
• Local election organizers and administrators for the Piapot First Nation — they must prepare for an election on June 27, 2020.
• The Department of Indigenous Services and officials running or overseeing the election process.

Why it matters#

• It tells the community which rules will govern their council election.
• It gives a firm date for the first election, so candidates, voters, and election staff can plan.
• For people outside the community, it’s mainly an administrative step; for Piapot members it changes how and when their leadership is chosen.