Feds, Indigenous leaders release details of $40B child welfare compensation, reform deal
CTV
The federal government and Indigenous leaders have unveiled their $40-billion agreement in principle to provide compensation to First Nations children and their families harmed by an underfunded child welfare system and establish long-term reform.
Ottawa will provide $20 billion to children on reserve and in the Yukon who were unnecessarily removed from their homes between April 1, 1991 and March 31, 2022. This extends to their parents and caregivers. Compensation will also be provided to those impacted by the narrow definition of Jordan’s Principle between Dec. 12, 2007 and Nov. 2, 2017.
The second half of the funding will go towards reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services Program, to be spread out over five years.
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