Métis Nation-Saskatchewan ordered to hold legislative assembly
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A Queen’s Bench justice has ordered the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) to hold a legislative assembly on or before June 19.
Justice Brian Scherman’s decision comes after a long history of political infighting which resulted in the Provincial Métis Council (PMC), which supports MN-S vice-president Gerald Morin, not holding any meetings. The situation has meant no date has been set for a provincial legislative assembly since 2010.
In October 2014 the federal government halted funding to the group because of its failure to hold up to terms in its financial agreement requiring two assemblies a year. The funding freeze resulted in the closure of the MN-S office in Saskatoon last Tuesday with the last three employees being let go.
MN-S President Robert Doucette said the judge’s decision was a welcome step towards reopening the offices but also for the province’s Métis population to have an opportunity to voice their concerns about the organization.
