Money to compensate young people harmed by Canada's discriminatory child welfare system is expected to begin flowing to First Nations sometime next year.
Every Child Matters flags fly in Maskwacis, Alta., Monday, June 27, 2022.
Children who did not receive an essential public service or faced delays in accessing such services between April 1, 1991 and Dec. 11, 2007. "We've held our children in our hearts and prayers throughout negotiations," Woodhouse said in her statement.The final agreement still needs to be approved by the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal and the Federal Court.
Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu said in January that the $20 billion is expected to cover those minimum payments and those who may be entitled to more. The Federal Court had dismissed Canada's application to review two human rights tribunal orders on child welfare and Jordan's Principle — which is meant to eliminate jurisdictional squabbles over paying for government services for First Nations kids.
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