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Indigenous activist wins landmark court ruling for financial transparency

Indigenous activist Hans McCarthy has won a landmark Federal Court ruling affirming that First Nations band members have the right to access documents related to their community’s financial management

Walid Tamtam
Nov 24, 2025
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Indigenous activist Hans McCarthy has won a landmark Federal Court ruling affirming that individual First Nations band members have the right to access documents related to their community’s financial management.

McCarthy, a member of Frog Lake First Nation in Alberta, said the decision is a significant step toward ensuring accountability…

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