Manitoba OKs $530M settlement after judge found province improperly kept money from children in care
The province of Manitoba has agreed to pay out more than $500 million after a judge found the government improperly withheld federal money intended for children in care.
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The province of Manitoba has agreed to pay out more than $500 million after a judge found the government improperly withheld federal money intended for children in care.