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Ontario First Nations denied equal access to justice, lawsuit alleges

A statement of claim filed by the Chiefs of Ontario says that many provincial and federal laws — including those related to tenancy, land management and environmental protection — don't apply on reserves.

Published May 7, 2024 at 4:32pm

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Ontario First Nations denied equal access to justice, lawsuit alleges
Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare speaks during a news conference on Parliament Hill, in Ottawa, Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023. (Justin Tang/The Canadian Press)

A political organization representing Ontario First Nations has launched a constitutional challenge against the province and the government of Canada, alleging First Nations are being denied equal access to justice.

A statement of claim filed by the Chiefs of Ontario says that many provincial and federal laws — including those related to tenancy, land management and environmental protection — don't apply on reserves.

The document says that while First Nations can make their own laws and bylaws to fill in those gaps, they aren't effective without enforcement and prosecution.

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