Question Period Note: Indian Hospitals Litigation

About

Reference number:
CIR-2024-QP-2823
Date received:
Jun 19, 2024
Organization:
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
Name of Minister:
Anandasangaree, Gary (Hon.)
Title of Minister:
Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations

Suggested Response:

• The mistreatment of Indigenous Peoples is a tragic and shameful part of Canada’s history, the impacts of which are still felt today.

• The Government of Canada regrets past actions and policies that harmed Indigenous children, their families and communities, and is committed to advancing reconciliation and laying the foundation for intergenerational healing.

• Canada consented to the certification of the Indian Hospitals class action (Ann Cecile Hardy v. Attorney General of Canada). The parties are engaged in ongoing discussions.

Background:

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Additional Information:

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