In light of last month’s Bill C-3 Gender Equity in Indian Registration Act getting royal assent, 45,000 eligible grandchildren of women who last their Indian status by “marrying out,” will be entitled to receiving that status.
And now they’re seeking compensation for 26 years of paid taxes, medical expenses, lost educational benefits, etc.
The Merchant Law Group LLP, which played a major role in the 2007 Residential School Settlement Agreement, is handling the class action.
Here’s one take on the story.
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