Defence document filed: Manitoba Metis Federation says lawsuit allegations 'baseless'

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Defence document filed: Manitoba Metis Federation says lawsuit allegations 'baseless'
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The Manitoba Metis Federation and its president are denying allegations of financial irregularities and questionable contracts made in a lawsuit filed by the Metis National Council.

The federation and president David Chartrand, former vice-president of the national council,say in a statement of defence that the claims are without merit and the lawsuit should be dismissed.

"The MNC's scandalous, vexatious and baseless allegations are a transparent attempt by the MNC's newly elected administration to delegitimize and discredit the MMF and President David Chartrand in order to preserve and enhance their own standing and influence," says the statement filed in court Thursday.

Caron has said that, after she was elected, she became aware of what she called a concerning lack of governance and financial practices and policies.

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