Supreme Court sides with Lac Seul First Nation over flooding compensation

This translation has been automatically generated and has not been verified for accuracy.The Lac Seul First Nation of northern Ontario has won a key round in its long fight to be properly compensated for the flooding of its lands caused by construction of a dam.

It proceeded despite repeated warnings about damage the flooding would cause to the Lac Seul First Nation reserve, and without lawful authorization or the consent of those affected. The Supreme Court said Canada breached its obligation to preserve and protect the Lac Seul First Nation’s interest in the reserve, which included a duty to negotiate compensation on the basis of the value of the land to the hydroelectricity project.

good start. Now compensate. Government wrongdoings cause taxpayers to pay. Officials are not held accountable. Maybe if we held them personally accountable, laws and decisions would change to benefit all and not rushed. For instance, residential schools, not non-malicious acts

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