Evidence of Social Problem Outcome
In late April 2013, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, Bernard Valcourt, met President of the Métis National Council, Clement Chartier, about a new Protocol, with changes from the 2008 Protocol. Prime MInister Steven Harper was also present and both parties agreed to hold regular bilateral meetings to strengthen their relationship [17].
In March 2013, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that they did not fulfill the agreements made regarding the 5, 565 km2 of land reserved for Red River Métis, with accordance with the Manitoba Act. Negotiations are likely, and the Métis population now celebrate that they have won their rights to land which was supposed to be bequeathed to them. The following is a video interview of Manitoba Métis Federation President David Chartrand, who speaks about this decision [22]:
Chartrand on Métis decision
Chartrand on Métis decision
The Supreme Court admitted that the Métis failed to receive what was promised to them. This decision was made after an appeal was made to the Court by the Manitoba Métis Federation, which lasted for nearly three decades. This is a report made after the judgement regarding the land which was supposed to be reserved for the Métis, as outlined by the Manitoba Act in 1870 [21].
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According to the 2001 Census conducted by Statistics Canada, people of Métis descent made an average $33, 822, less than both Non-Status Indian and Non-Aboriginal populations. In addition to this, 22% of Métis reported moving from their homes to another place. This movement makes it difficult to establish solitary services such as education and housing. Moreover, the percent of Métis and Non-Status Indian population with sufficient post-secondary education is overwhelmingly smaller than that of Non-Aboriginal people [24].