Ontario Superior Court of Justice issues a Partial Judgement to finalize Settlement for Past Compensation in Robinson Huron Annuities Case
The Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund (RHTLF) is pleased to share that on February 26, 2024, Chief Justice G.B. Morawetz of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice issued a Partial Judgement giving effect to the Settlement Agreement for past compensation effective, as of February 26, 2024.
The Judge called the Settlement Agreement a historic agreement and commended all the parties for concluding the negotiations. By reaching this milestone we have completed all the steps required to finalise the Settlement Agreement. Once the RHTLF receives the funds, it will distribute the funds amongst the 21 First Nations in the Territory based on the terms of the Compensation Disbursement Agreement. Each First Nation will make their own decisions on per-capita distributions and amounts to be held for collective use.
The $10 Billion settlement that was announced in June 2023 is for past compensation only. The settlement is a huge step forward towards renewing our Treaty relationships, but we still have to work together to resolve the future of the $4 annuities.
Information on next steps for RHT annuitants who are not members of any of the 21 First Nations will also soon be available.
For accurate and up-to-date information, please contact your First Nation’s leadership, check their website and social media, or visit your First Nation’s Member Portals.
