Canada slow on residential school payments

Monday, November 5, 2007  

The Canadian government has only paid out 8 percent of claims under the $1.9 billion residential school settlement.

According to the settlement, the government was to have paid 80 percent by now. But an official said a high number of applicants might be slowing down the process.

Each student will receive $10,000, plus $3,000 for every year spent in school. The average payment will be about $28,000. Students with documented abuse claims are entitled to more money. Others can opt out of the settlement and continue to litigate.

Get the Story:
Ottawa falls far behind on residential school payouts (CBC 11/2)

Relevant Links:
Residential Schools Claims - http://www.residentialschools.ca
Assembly of First Nations - http://www.afn.ca
Indian Residential Schools Resolution Department - http://www.irsr-rqpi.gc.ca/english

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