The settlement, which is still subject to court approval, stems from the province's action in connection with Children's Special Allowances between 2005 and 2019.
As a result of three class-action lawsuits, the Manitoba government has agreed in principle to a $530-million settlement for breaching the Charter rights of vulnerable children in care.
The allowances, which are federally legislated to be used for children’s care and education, were instead paid to the province’s general revenue fund over that 14-year period — to the tune of $335 million. Families Minister Nahanni Fontaine said the $530-million settlement is an example of the current Manitoba government taking action toward reconciliation.“Our government believes that every child matters, and this agreement is an important step forward,” Fontaine said in a release Monday.
Manitoba government agreed in principle to pay $530 million to children in care over the province’s actions and policies relating to the administration of Children's Special Allowances from CFS agencies between 2005 and 2019. Visit“ a clear victory for our kids,” he said. “Through the settlement of the CSA and other mechanisms like Bill C-92, we can continue expanding our ability to protect our children, giving them every possible chance of success.
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