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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)

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