The federal government is no longer headed to court over last year's landmark ruling on the delivery of First Nations child health care, an ongoing irritant in Ottawa's relationship with First Nations communities. They took issue with the fact the tribunal said that requests for health services for First Nations children must be processed within 48 hours. The federal government was also concerned about the tribunal stipulation that it cannot use case conferences, which allow groups of health care professionals to discuss treatment plans. "Together, we proposed amendments to the May 2017 ruling that are in the best interests of First Nations children, and the tribunal agreed." Health services for First Nations people living on reserve are funded almost exclusively by the federal government.

Source: CBC News November 30, 2017 18:01 UTC