First Nations Chiefs Reject $47.8 Billion Child Welfare Reform Deal

The Assembly of First Nations voted down the agreement with Canada, citing insufficient consultation and unresolved issues.

The vote took place during a special assembly in Calgary, where 267 out of 414 chiefs opposed the resolution.
The proposed deal aimed to address decades of discriminatory child welfare policies affecting First Nations children.
Critics argue the agreement lacks adequate measures to prevent ongoing discrimination and insufficiently involves First Nations in its formulation.
The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal had ordered the reform following a class-action lawsuit against the federal government.
Debate continues on whether to allow more time for review, with calls for a 90-day extension to re-evaluate the deal.