Métis, government sign memorandum

The federal government signed a memorandum with Métis in Ontario on Friday that aims to pave the way for advancing their rights and settling various claims.

The document kick-starts discussions toward a tentative agreement — to be reached by September — that will set up negotiations on Métis selfgovernment, lands, rights and other outstanding claims against Canada.

Margaret Froh, president of the Métis Nation of Ontario, called it an “incredibly important” event, even though the memorandum is just a commitment to more talking.