Federal, Manitoba Governments Breached First Nations' Child Welfare Rights, Judge Says in 'Historic' Decision The Manitoba Court of King's Bench has delivered a scathing verdict against the federal and provincial governments for breaching the rights of First Nations children to self governance in matters of child welfare.
In a decision that promises to be a landmark moment in Canada's fraught reconciliation process, Chief Justice Glenn Joyal has certified a $2.
1 billion class action lawsuit and delivered summary judgment against the government.