Court rules Canada must compensate nation for flooding reserve in 1929

10/08/2021 16 min
Court rules Canada must compensate nation for flooding reserve in 1929

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Episode Synopsis

Almost 100 years ago, the Canada, Manitoba and Ontario allowed massive flooding of the Lac Seul First Nation reserve for a hydroelectric project. The Supreme Court of Canada has found that Canada did not seek Lac Seul First Nation’s consent to flood the lands, nor did it expropriate them under the Indian Act. In addition, the Lac Seul First Nation were never adequately compensated for their loss. We speak with Chief Clifford Bull of the Lac Seul First Nation.

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