Ottawa reviewing discovered document that could change Mi’kmaq welfare policy battle – APTN
December 3, 2015
Mi’kmaw chiefs hope a newly discovered document breathes new life into a four-year legal battle with Ottawa over social assistance.
“It changes everything. We were right all this time,” said Eskasoni Chief Leroy Denny. “I’m discouraged the government didn’t produce this document.”
The Harper government wanted to force bands in the Maritimes to strictly comply with provincial welfare policies.
The Mi’kmaq fought back and took Ottawa to court. The Chiefs won at the lower level, but Ottawa won at the Federal Court of Appeal in early 2015.
