A new partnership between Ottawa and the Assembly of First Nations aims to reform Canada’s Specific Claims process.
Specific claims deal with past wrongs to First Nations, often involving land administration rights, or the fulfilment of historic treaties or agreements.
They are filed against the government of Canada by an individual First Nation in an attempt to resolve disputes outside the courtroom.
Ultimately, the goal of the new Specific Claims Reform Co-Development Process is to establish an independent claims resolution centre.
That centre would act as a neutral body to accelerate claims, and will provide Nations with the tools, resources, and information needed to develop their claims.
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