Ten years after the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, Canada is moving backwards

June 19, 2025

Ten years ago this month, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada released its final reports and 94 Calls to Action, marking what many hoped would be a turning point in the relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada. As we observe Indigenous Peoples Month in June 2025, we are compelled to ask: where do we stand on the path toward reconciliation? The statistics tell a sobering story. Of the 94 Calls to Action, only 15 have been completed — a completion rate of just 16 per cent. While this may seem discouraging…