Human rights tribunal says Indigenous Services minister, AFN misled public on $20B child welfare deal
The tribunal came to that conclusion in a Dec.
"We'll continue to work together with parties to deliver compensation to those who are entitled to it, and this includes a $40,000 floor for those in the removed child class," the statement said. It said Canada is trying to "shield itself" from some tribunal orders by "hiding behind the fact" that the AFN made compromises."While the amount of compensation is impressive, what is more impressive is the length and breadth of Canada's systemic racial discrimination over decades, impacting hundreds of thousands of victims who deserve compensation."
"The potential for setting a dangerous precedent is significant and could have widespread impacts on the human rights system," the ruling said.issued orders telling Ottawa to pay the maximum penalty under the Canadian Human Rights Act
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