Archived Judge rules in favour of Indigenous survivors of Sixties Scoop (cbc.ca)
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Archived Judge rules in favour of Indigenous survivors of Sixties Scoop (cbc.ca)
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'The plaintiffs argued — and Belobaba agreed — that Ottawa breached part of the agreement that required consultation with First Nations bands about the child welfare program. '
'Belobaba said Canada breached its "duty of care" to the children, and ignored the damaging effects of the Ontario-led program. '
'The loss of Aboriginal identity resulted in psychiatric disorders, substance abuse, unemployment, violence and numerous suicides," he said, siding with the plaintiffs. '
'Indigenous Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett said Tuesday the government would "absolutely not" appeal the ruling, but would push to settle on monetary compensation out of court. '
'There are lawsuits in other jurisdictions over similar programs that placed children in foster care or with adoptive parents. '
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