Canadian Human Rights Tribunal approves deal that promises to reform First Nations child welfare system in Ontario – APTN News
Mar 30, 2026
The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (Tribunal) has approved a deal between Canada and First Nation communities in Ontario that promises to reform the on-reserve child welfare system.
According to the Tribunal ruling released on Monday, the agreement is “about empowerment of First Nations and a recognition that they should be in the seat of authority in decisions concerning their own children.”
“First Nations have always cared for their children and have always been best placed to do so. This fundamental right was taken from them by settlers who, in their hubris, believed they knew better,” said the ruling.
