Another milestone has been reached in the settlement of past compensation in the Robinson Huron Treaty Annuities Case as Canada and Ontario have now signed the settlement agreement.
The federal and provincial governments reached a proposed $10-billion settlement with the Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund (RHTLF), representing the 21 Robinson Huron First Nations, in June, 2023.
The proposed settlement includes $5 billion from Canada and $5 billion from Ontario and will be paid to all 21 First Nations included in the Treaty through community and individual investment, to be determined through the still ongoing community consultations.
The Robinson Huron signatory chiefs and trustees met Jan. 3 to sign the Settlement Agreement.
In a release on Jan. 23, the RHTLF stated that the two governments had signed the agreement, and included an update for treaty signatories.
“The Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario have signed the Settlement Agreement. Meanwhile, your Chief and Council will begin local engagement sessions to provide information and make decisions on fund disbursement at a local level,” the statement reads. “Some communities are in the process of their sessions, while other communities have completed their community engagement sessions.”
More information about the RHTLF can be found on their website at RHT1850.ca.
