Feds’ argument over $5 treaty payments ‘disgraceful’ tactic to delay lawsuit: plaintiffs

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A debate over how to adjudicate Treaty 4 rights was at the core of a federal court hearing in Manitoba this week. Lawyers for two First Nations argued Canada violated the treaty by refusing to raise the $5 annuity since 1875 and want to proceed with a class action. The government says it’s only bound by the treaty as written and opposes class action.

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