Question Period Note: Percival (Boarding Homes)

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Reference number:
CIR-2024-QP-2820
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 Federal Court of Canada approved the Federal Indian Boarding Homes settlement agreement on December 11, 2023, marking a significant milestone for thousands of Indigenous peoples who suffered cultural loss and abuse while residing in a boarding home placement overseen by the federal government from 1951 to 1992.

• Through this settlement agreement, Canada will provide compensation to thousands of individuals who were placed in a federal boarding home and compensation for incidents of abuse. Our government is also investing $50 million to support commemoration, healing, and the recovery of language and culture.

• More information on when and how class members can apply for compensation will be shared as it becomes available.

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