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FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 2003

First Nations leaders are planning to take their first over tax-free status to Canada's Supreme Court.

A lower court ruling, issued Wednesday, refuted claims that Treaty 8 tribes were exempt from paying any federal taxes. Although the treaty didn't explicitly mention the subject, Aboriginals provided oral evidence that they were promised tax-free status on and off the reserve.

Get the Story:
Native leaders vow to continue fighting for tax exemption (CBC 6/12)

Get the Decision:
Canada v. Benoit (June 11, 2003)

Lower Court Decisions:
Stay and Order (4/26) | Benoit v. Canada (3/7)

Relevant Links:
Treaty 8 - http://www.treaty8.org

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