Canada: Assembly Of First Nations Opposes Cuts To First Nations Policing

Canada: Assembly Of First Nations Opposes Cuts To First Nations Policing   Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo today expressed concerns and strong opposition to a projected 19% cutback for First Nations policing in this year's federal budget. We do not believe this is in the best interest of our citizens and this is quite troubling for our communities.   National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo stated: "The proposed cuts to First Nations policing are of tremendous...

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