The fate of the $40 billion First Nations child welfare settlement agreement is up in the air after the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal questioned whether its terms meet the conditions of its original ruling.
Why one plaintiff wants to see the deal passedAshley Bach, who was removed from her home, family and community shortly after birth, explains why she wants the settlement agreement to pass.
Those children were removed from their homes, families and communities and put into "kinship care" — meaning they were placed with extended family or family friends.In its letter to the parties, the human rights panel said it's not prepared to make a "quick decision sacrificing sound decision-making."
"I can still see the tears in their eyes," said Trout, who quit his job to help his wife provide 24-hour care for their children.The First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada argued that the settlement agreement does depart from the tribunal's orders.
The $40 billion deal sets aside $20 billion for compensation and another $20 billion for long-term reform of the on-reserve child welfare system. Blackstock said Canada could renegotiate the clause in the agreement that says it needs the tribunal's approval — and start rolling out the money right away.
The Caring Society, for instance, could seek a judicial review of the tribunal's decision. Blackstock said she has to see what the panel says before pursuing that.and could continue the challenge if the tribunal refuses its settlement agreement. — by underfunding the First Nations Child and Family Services Program and by encouraging the removal of children from their homes, family and communities instead of providing adequate funding for preventative services.
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