Court urges federal and Ontario governments to make pay outs after ‘dishonourably’ neglecting 174-year-old deal
An “egregious” refusal by successive Canadian governments to honor a key treaty signed with Indigenous nations made a “mockery” of the deal and deprived generations of fair compensation for their resources, Canada’s top court has ruled.
But while the closely-watched decision will likely yield billions in payouts, First Nation chiefs say the ruling adds yet another hurdle in the multi-decade battle for justice.
Continue reading…Court urges federal and Ontario governments to make pay outs after ‘dishonourably’ neglecting 174-year-old dealThe Crown promised riches to First Nations in Canada – over 150 years on, they could finally get billionsAn “egregious” refusal by successive Canadian governments to honor a key treaty signed with Indigenous nations made a “mockery” of the deal and deprived generations of fair compensation for their resources, Canada’s top court has ruled.But while the closely-watched decision will likely yield billions in payouts, First Nation chiefs say the ruling adds yet another hurdle in the multi-decade battle for justice. Continue reading…