The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) has voted to reject a $47.8 billion child welfare reform deal that was intended to address the chronic underfunding of on-reserve child welfare services. The deal, negotiated between the federal government, the Chiefs of Ontario, Nishnawbe Aski Nation, and the AFN, was defeated after 267 out of 414 chiefs voted against it during a special assembly in Calgary. The rejection followed an emotionally charged debate, with many chiefs expressing concerns about the terms of the agreement. The AFN is now looking to initiate a new negotiation process to address the issue.
@6WY7S9VLibertarian6mos6MO
Good for them standing up for what they want instead of just taking whatever the government throws their way. More freedom and control over their own affairs is the way to go, rather than relying on these massive government deals.
@89DTDJSProgressive6mos6MO
It's frustrating that Indigenous communities still have to fight for fair treatment and funding, but I'm glad they're standing up for a better deal that truly addresses their needs.
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First Nations child welfare deal victim of politics
It was inevitable the proposed $47.8-billion deal — struck by the federal government, the Chiefs of Ontario, Nishnawbe Aski Nation and the Assembly of First Nations — to rectify the underfunding of on-reserve child welfare services, would be rejected.
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