aboriginal funding

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Ottawa’s avalanche of spending hasn’t helped First Nations

First Nations who rely less on government transfers tend to achieve higher living standards.


4:30AM
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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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Indigenous programs and payouts help drive federal deficits

In just two fiscal years, Indigenous spending increased by $4 billion.


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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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More spending on Indigenous communities won’t solve chronic problems

Most of the money goes to civil servants and consultants, not Indigenous people themselves.


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Trudeau government bill may grant First Nations veto power over pipelines and other projects
The governments of six provinces have asked for more time to respond to the draft bill.