Bill C-91
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Bill C-91 is Canadian federal legislation aimed at recognizing, revitalizing, and protecting Indigenous languages across Canada.
All labels observed (1)
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| Bill C-91 canonical | 2 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T11719320 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Bill C-91 Context triple: [Indigenous Languages Act (Canada), billNumber, Bill C-91]
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A.
Bill C-31 (1985)
Bill C-31 (1985) is a Canadian legislative amendment that reformed the Indian Act by restoring status to many Indigenous women and their descendants who had lost it through discriminatory provisions, and by changing rules around band membership and status transmission.
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B.
Bill C-3 (2011)
Bill C-3 (2011) is a Canadian federal law that reformed the Indian Act to address gender-based discrimination in the transmission of Indian status.
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C.
Bill C-51 (anti-terrorism legislation)
Bill C-51 is a controversial Canadian anti-terrorism law introduced by the Harper government that expanded national security and surveillance powers, sparking major public debate over civil liberties and privacy.
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D.
Bill S-3 (2017)
Bill S-3 (2017) is Canadian federal legislation that reformed the Indian Act to address and reduce sex-based discrimination in the transmission of Indian status.
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E.
Weeks–McLean Act amendments
The Weeks–McLean Act amendments were legislative changes enacted in the early 20th century to strengthen federal protection and regulation of migratory birds in the United States.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Bill C-91 Target entity description: Bill C-91 is Canadian federal legislation aimed at recognizing, revitalizing, and protecting Indigenous languages across Canada.
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A.
Bill C-31 (1985)
Bill C-31 (1985) is a Canadian legislative amendment that reformed the Indian Act by restoring status to many Indigenous women and their descendants who had lost it through discriminatory provisions, and by changing rules around band membership and status transmission.
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B.
Bill C-3 (2011)
Bill C-3 (2011) is a Canadian federal law that reformed the Indian Act to address gender-based discrimination in the transmission of Indian status.
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C.
Bill C-51 (anti-terrorism legislation)
Bill C-51 is a controversial Canadian anti-terrorism law introduced by the Harper government that expanded national security and surveillance powers, sparking major public debate over civil liberties and privacy.
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D.
Bill S-3 (2017)
Bill S-3 (2017) is Canadian federal legislation that reformed the Indian Act to address and reduce sex-based discrimination in the transmission of Indian status.
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E.
Weeks–McLean Act amendments
The Weeks–McLean Act amendments were legislative changes enacted in the early 20th century to strengthen federal protection and regulation of migratory birds in the United States.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Act of Parliament of Canada
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Canadian federal statute ⓘ |
| acknowledges |
the impact of past government policies on Indigenous languages
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the urgent need to support Indigenous language revitalization ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
protect Indigenous languages in Canada
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recognize Indigenous languages in Canada ⓘ revitalize Indigenous languages in Canada ⓘ |
| appliesTo |
First Nations languages in Canada
ⓘ
Inuit languages in Canada ⓘ Métis languages in Canada ⓘ |
| basedOn | the rights of Indigenous peoples affirmed in section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982 ⓘ |
| country | Canada ⓘ |
| establishes |
a Commissioner of Indigenous Languages
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a framework for federal measures related to Indigenous languages ⓘ supporting offices for the Commissioner of Indigenous Languages ⓘ |
| frameworkFor | federal programs and agreements supporting Indigenous language initiatives ⓘ |
| goal |
to ensure long-term survival of Indigenous languages in Canada
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to increase the number of speakers of Indigenous languages ⓘ to support Indigenous communities in reclaiming their languages ⓘ |
| hasOfficialName |
An Act respecting Indigenous languages
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linked to:
Indigenous Languages Act (Canada)
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| introducedIn | House of Commons of Canada ⓘ |
| jurisdiction | Canada ⓘ |
| language |
English
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French ⓘ |
| legislativeBody | Parliament of Canada ⓘ |
| mandates |
consultation with Indigenous groups on language measures
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cooperation between the Government of Canada and Indigenous governments and organizations on language issues ⓘ |
| obliges | the Government of Canada to provide adequate, sustainable funding for Indigenous languages initiatives ⓘ |
| policyArea |
Indigenous affairs
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human rights ⓘ language policy ⓘ |
| providesFor |
measures to support the maintenance of Indigenous languages
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measures to support the reclamation of Indigenous languages ⓘ measures to support the revitalization of Indigenous languages ⓘ measures to support the strengthening of Indigenous languages ⓘ |
| recognizes |
Indigenous languages as a fundamental aspect of Indigenous cultures and identities
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that Indigenous language rights are inherent and collective ⓘ the diversity of Indigenous languages in Canada ⓘ the rights of Indigenous peoples related to their languages ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada Calls to Action
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United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples ⓘ |
| shortTitle |
Indigenous Languages Act
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linked to:
Indigenous Languages Act (Canada)
|
| sponsor | Minister of Canadian Heritage and Multiculturalism ⓘ |
| subject |
Indigenous languages
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Indigenous peoples in Canada ⓘ language rights ⓘ |
| typeOf | rights-based language legislation ⓘ |
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Subject: Bill C-91 Description of subject: Bill C-91 is Canadian federal legislation aimed at recognizing, revitalizing, and protecting Indigenous languages across Canada.
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