Métis Nation of Ontario received nearly $1-billion in federal funding over 20 years, data show | Unpublished
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Author: Alessia Passafiume
Publication Date: August 10, 2025 - 11:49

Métis Nation of Ontario received nearly $1-billion in federal funding over 20 years, data show

August 10, 2025

First Nations in Ontario and the Manitoba Métis Federation say nearly $1-billion in federal funding went to a group they allege is fraudulently claiming Métis identity.

The Chiefs of Ontario, which represents 133 First Nations in the province, shared with the Canadian Press data on more than 20 years worth of federal funding provided to the Métis Nation of Ontario.



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