Closing arguments to begin in Ontario First Nation’s education funding case at rights tribunal
The First Nation says Ottawa’s formula leaves on-reserve schools underfunded and asks for discrimination findings, permanent reform and immediate funding at cost.
- Closing submissions for the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation's complaint began today at the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal, accusing Ottawa of systemically underfunding and neglecting on-reserve education in Ontario.
- Originating from a 2009 complaint involving special education costs for two children, the case alleges that a 2019 federal funding formula substantially underfunds on-reserve schools and perpetuates historic disadvantage.
- The First Nation argues residential schools were replaced "with a grossly underfunded education system subject to arbitrary budget caps," noting funding envelopes often arrive five months after the fiscal year begins.
- Government lawyers contend the evidence is "speculative" and argue the community's elementary school is "well-resourced," while the First Nation called such claims a "ludicrous suggestion."
- Closing submissions are scheduled to conclude Friday in Hagersville, Ont., as the First Nation seeks a discrimination finding, permanent education reform, and an interim order requiring Ottawa to fund education at cost.
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Closing arguments begin in Ontario First Nation's education funding case at rights tribunal
The chief of an Ontario First Nation pursuing legal action against Canada for its alleged underfunding of on-reserve schools told the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal on Wednesday that the case is an opportunity for "meaningful, lasting change.
Final pleadings began before the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal.
Closing arguments to begin in Ontario First Nation's education funding case at rights tribunal
Closing submissions are set to begin today in a First Nation’s complaint before the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal accusing the federal government of systemically underfunding and neglecting on-reserve education in Ontario.
Closing arguments set to begin in Ontario First Nation's education funding case at rights tribunal
Closing submissions are set to begin today in a First Nation's complaint before the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal accusing the federal government of systemically underfunding and neglecting on-reserve education in Ontario.
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Closing arguments to begin in Ontario First Nation’s education funding case at rights tribunal
Closing submissions are set to begin today in a First Nation's complaint before the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal accusing the federal government of systemically underfunding and neglecting on-reserve education in
Closing arguments begin in Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation's education funding case at rights tribunal
Margaret Sault, Chief of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation By Rianna Lim The chief of an Ontario First Nation pursuing legal action against Canada for its alleged underfunding of on-reserve schools told the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal on Wednesday that the case is an opportunity for “meaningful, lasting change.” Closing submissions began in the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation’s complaint before the tribunal accusing the fede…
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