Former insider “traumatized” working with disgraced residential school compensation lawyer
We’ve been reporting on the David Blott residential school scandal for months now.
David Blott
Former insider "traumatized" working with disgraced residential school compensation lawyer
We’ve been reporting on the David Blott residential school scandal for months now.
Law firm in midst of residential school payout controversy shuts doors
The Calgary law firm at the centre of a residential school compensation scandal is closing its doors at the end of the month.
Stained glass residential school tribute unveiled
Aboriginal Affairs Minister John Duncan unveiled a stained glass window in honour of residential school survivors Monday, marking the June 11, 2008, anniversary of the prime minister’s apology for one of the darkest periods in Canadian history.
Thousands of residential school claims in limbo after BC judge boots law firm
In a major development, a B.C. Supreme Court judge ruled this week that the Blott and Company law firm and its associates exploited thousands of vulnerable survivors of residential schools as part of a scheme to maximize their profits.
Judge punishes lawyer for 'loan scheme' targeting residential school survivors
David Blott violated trust, breached settlement agreement By Paul Barnsley and Kathleen Martens APTN National…
Blott investigators make serious allegations
After six days of hearings in Vancouver Supreme Court, the decision on what to do with Calgary law firm Blott & Company now rests in the hands of Justice Brenda Brown, one of nine judges across the country who oversee the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement.
Duncan ducks questions as corruption allegations swirl around residential school compensation payouts
Aboriginal Affairs Minister John Duncan avoided questions Tuesday on an issue that threatens to derail the multi-billion dollar residential school settlement agreement over corruption allegations against lawyers handling thousands of claims.
Alberta chief who honoured Harper "upset" over allegations law firm fleeced residential school survivors
Blood Nation Chief Charles Weasel Head’s community honoured Prime Minister Stephen Harper with the name of “Chief Speaker” for delivering an apology on behalf of Canada to residential school survivors.