Federal liabilities 'likely' owed to Indigenous people grow to $76B under Trudeau
The Canadian government "likely" owes Indigenous people some $76 billion for their currently filed land claims and lawsuits, official financial reporting says — a sum that is nearly seven times greater today than when Justin Trudeau became prime minister.
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![Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations Gary Anandasangaree waits to appear before the Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee, Thursday, November 30, 2023 in Ottawa. A minister in a suit seated at the witness desk preparing to testify.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7058194.1702499744!/cpImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/government-metis-20231130.jpg)
The Canadian government "likely" owes Indigenous people some $76 billion for their currently filed land claims and lawsuits, official financial reporting says — a sum that is nearly seven times greater today than when Justin Trudeau became prime minister.