Federal Court, CHRT seal documents of case involving John Furlong, RCMP without notice to media
APTN News takes issue with sealing orders that restrict media access.
Canadian Human Rights Tribunal
Federal Court, Canadian Human Rights Tribunal seal records related to hearings into complaint against RCMP
Two of the survivors have died since the Canadian Human Rights Commission referred the case to a hearing in 2020.
‘We have to stop denying it’: CHRT says Canada is discriminating against Indigenous police forces
The ruling will have larger implications for First Nations and Inuit police forces across the country.
What comes next for the child welfare compensation deal? Here are some of the answers
On Jan. 4, 2022, the Canadian government and class counsel representing First Nations plaintiffs announced…
Canada, First Nations reveal details of $40B draft deals to settle child welfare claims
2 non-binding agreements must be finalized before victims can be compensated
‘An important step’: Feds pledge up to $40B to compensate First Nations kids, reform child welfare
Settlement not reached but announcement sets the stage for potential resolution by end of December
Murray Sinclair to chair negotiations on federal compensation for First Nations kids
The former chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) will aid talks between the…
Can 5 weeks of talks settle a 14-year battle over child welfare? Here’s what has to happen
Negotiations underway for more than a year when December deadline announced, according to court documents
Ottawa appeals court decision upholding cash for First Nations kids
Government pledges to try and negotiate solution before actively litigating case