IYR Explains: Canada’s Major Federal Political Parties – IYR

TL;DR

In this edition of IYR Explains, we’re breaking down each of Canada’s major federal political parties and their past commitments and stances on Indigenous rights.

Details

Disclaimer: Campaign platforms for the 2025 elections haven’t been released, so this is an overview of past commitments up to March 2025. We appreciate the range of opinions that exist on voting and respect that many Indigenous community members believe that voting validates this system, undermines Indigenous sovereignty and traditional governance systems, and instead choose not to exercise their right to vote.

Major Federal Political Parties At A Glance

The Liberal Party’s commitments and stances on Indigenous rights