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"A STEP FORWARD BETWEEN FIRST NATIONS AND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT: A POSITIVE OUTCOME, BUT A LONG WAY TO GO TO ELIMINATE DISCRIMINATION."


WENDAKE, QC, Jan. 4, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - After several weeks of negotiations, an agreement in principle on compensation and reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services (FNCFS) program was concluded today between Canada, the Assembly of First Nations, the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada, and other parties, in an effort to cease Canada's discriminatory conduct and ensure that the discrimination is not repeated.

"Although we consider this agreement as being an important step forward, we feel that long-term reform work is still required for Jordan's principle, and that reforming government is essential if we want to prevent any future harm to our First Nations children, youth and families. Until now, Canada's slow pace of change on immediate relief has delayed progress on long-term reform. We expect the federal government to get it right this time. We need concrete actions, starting today", said Ghislain Picard, Chief of the Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador (AFNQL).

This agreement will serve as a framework to reach a final settlement agreement, which will be brought to the Chiefs-in-Assembly for review and approval. The final agreement should include, among other things, provisions for compensating First Nations children and their parent(s), or caregiver(s), who experienced discrimination in the FNCFS program and Jordan's Principle, and additional FNCFS program funding focused on prevention and based on substantive equality, while taking full account of the unique circumstances of the respective First Nation(s), including their historical, cultural, and geographical needs.

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About the AFNQL
The Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador is the regional political organization that brings together 43 Chiefs of the First Nations in Quebec and Labrador. Follow the AFNQL on Twitter @APNQL.

SOURCE Assembly of First Nations of Quebec and Labrador


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