Canada's federal government committed to endorsing the UN Declaration in the Speech from the Throne delivered in March 2010. These intentions were confirmed to the international community at the April 2010 United Nations Permanent Forum on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. No formal steps have been taken.

Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo commented on the third anniversary of the Declaration.

"The UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples is a landmark achievement by the more than 370 million Indigenous peoples around the globe and the members of the United Nations General Assembly that voted in favour of its adoption."

" The National Chief adds: "Canada's full endorsement of the UN Declaration will be important as the beginning of a new era where we work together as true partners to chart a new approach, new laws, policies and practices and a new path forward that strengthens First Nations citizens, governments and nations.