Fed lawyer strikes back as bid to quash human rights compensation order for First Nations kids wraps up
Ottawa argues again Thursday morning on issue of who is a ‘First Nations child’ for Jordan’s Principle purposes
Child Welfare
AFN lawyer rips Ottawa’s ‘callous’ and ‘heartless’ arguments on day two of judicial reviews
Caring Society says Canada’s pledge to compensate through class action is a ‘divide and conquer’ approach the court should reject
‘A shameful strategy aimed at saving money’: Feds panned for attacking human rights tribunal compensation order as appeals begin
‘The decision here is so deeply problematic,’ says Ottawa counsel Robert Frater, ‘it would be better to start again with another tribunal’ on compensation question
What to look for in Ottawa’s Canadian Human Rights Tribunal appeals: frequently asked questions
APTN News will carry the judicial hearing live starting Monday at 9:30 a.m. ET
‘It’s a nightmare’: Zach Trout watched two of his children die, now he’s fighting Canada for justice
Trout alleges two of his kids fell between the cracks of jurisdiction. He seeks $1 billion for thousands of ‘forgotten children’ who were denied essential services
Ottawa claims it has ‘no duty to compensate’ thousands of First Nations families who were denied essential services: court documents
‘End this toxic war on the children,’ says Charlie Angus as NDP tables motion demanding Liberals halt court fights
Blackstock gears up for latest Federal Court fight to end ‘human rights tragedy’ against First Nations kids
Ottawa seeks judicial review of rulings that compensate victims of the discriminatory CFS system, extend eligibility for Jordan’s Principle
Anishinaabe mother says child welfare agency gave her address to former abusive partner without her consent
Woman says it took her weeks to calm down after encounter with man who sexually assaulted her.
‘Keep families together’: Moving beyond racist notions of neglect in child welfare
Experts discuss colonial failings and ways to support families during Beyond Neglect series.