The governments of Canada and Ontario have reached a proposed $10 billion settlement with the Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund.
With this proposed settlement, it is important to note that it is for past compensation. The Crown will continue to distribute $4.00 to beneficiaries until an agreement is reached on the future implementation of the Augmentation Promise. The go-forward approach to resource revenue sharing and annuities will be negotiated after the finalization of the past compensation agreement.
Chief Dean Sayers and other Indigenous leaders in attendance said the next step for the First Nations will be to begin a community engagement process with support of the Robinson Huron First Nations and Mizhinawe, an organization constructed by the RHT Litigation Management Committee. This process will begin over the summer and opportunity to engage with beneficiaries to share more information and answer questions about the proposed settlement.
Officials said, as with any negotiation process, there remains a risk that there may not be a final agreement and asked for patience as they venture into these next steps. "There's a lot to learn for us as governments and there's a much more to learn for the segment of Canada, 95 per cent of that doesn't spend their waking hours living the Indigenous experience."
When the case is finally resolved with approval from the courts, each of the 21 First Nations will get a share of the proceeds from the settlement. The collective nature of the annuity agreement from the Treaty requires funding and investment for community development as well as an individual component to the annuity. The First Nations will distribute this money to individuals. The amount each First Nation will receive has not yet been determined.
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