Ottawa offers over $35.5B for First Nations child welfare reform

23-Dec-2025

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Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government is presenting a new plan worth more than $35.5 billion to keep First Nations children connected to their communities, culture and families.

The offer is less than the $47.8 billion presented by former prime minister Justin Trudeau’s government but it contains a key difference: a $4.4-billion annual commitment starting in 2033-34 after the initial $35.5 billion is spent.