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Vote on $47.8 Billion First Nations Child Welfare Deal Postponed Amid Chiefs' Concerns

  • The Assembly of First Nations has delayed a vote on a $47.8 billion child welfare reform deal with Canada due to concerns over process and translation issues.
  • Chiefs are requesting more time to analyze the agreement, and some have raised issues about clauses requiring public promotion of the deal.
  • Discussions and consultations will continue, with potential-amendments and further negotiations expected.