aboriginal claims

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Canadian taxpayers not consulted about massive reparations to First Nations people

The largest settlement to date is $43.3 billion for children on reserves taken into foster care by welfare authorities.


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Courts take activist approach to treaty interpretation

Even if negotiations on compensation begin, the courts have little guidance on how to evaluate several key factors.


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Spending on Indigenous settlements has spiralled out of control

Recent class actions demand payment not just for individuals but also for family members and entire communities.


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The treaty process in British Columbia recently received a major setback as a community in southern B.C. put its treaty implementation processes on hold.