Ottawa commits $40 billion for Indigenous child welfare compensation

The federal government says it’s earmarking $40 billion to compensate Indigenous children who were needlessly taken away from their families and communities. This includes money Ottawa was ordered to pay by the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal, but this is not a formal settlement. Mike Le Couteur explains why, and has the reaction from Indigenous groups.

• Fiscal update will set aside $40B to compensate First Nations kids, minister says