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August 7, 2012

Legal

Short Form Notice of Certification and Settlement First Nations Child and Family Services and Jordan’s Principle Class Action

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The Federal Court of Canada has approved this notice. The plaintiffs and Canada have reached a $20 billion settlement of this class action taken on Continue Reading →

Community, Health, Legal, Youth

Jordan’s Principle Victory Celebration in Pictou Landing

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Pictou Landing held a community celebration on April 20, 2013 upon winning the landmark case upholding Jordan’s Principle, ordering the Federal government to reimburse the Continue Reading →

Health, Legal

Maurina Beadle & Pictou Landing win the Jordan’s Principle case

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In a landmark ruling for the rights of First Nations children, the Federal Court of Canada has found that Jordan’s Principle is binding on the Continue Reading →