CANADA
Liberal.ca
November 25, 2005
The Government of Canada has reached an Agreement in Principle with the Assembly of First Nations, legal representatives of former students of Indian residential schools and representatives of the churches involved in running those schools regarding a fair and lasting resolution of the legacy of Indian residential schools.
The agreement, which still requires court approval, includes a $1.9-billion payment package as well as a variety of measures to help abused Aboriginals and their families with healing and reconciliation.
“It is my sincere belief, and that of the Government of Canada, that all of these elements taken together will promote reconciliation and the resolution of the Indian residential school legacy,” said Public Security Minister Anne McLellan.