AFN Faces New Negotiations After $47.8 Billion Child Welfare Deal Rejected

First Nations chiefs vote down proposed agreement, prompting calls for a more transparent negotiation process.

The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) will convene to discuss next steps after chiefs voted against a $47.8 billion child welfare reform deal with Canada.
Concerns were raised about the lack of transparency and potential funding cuts for service providers under the proposed deal.
The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal had mandated an agreement to reform the system and compensate affected children.
New resolutions call for the creation of a children's chiefs' commission and a revised negotiation mandate involving broader leadership.
The AFN aims to address systemic discrimination and ensure First Nations children receive equitable care and services.