OTTAWA — The federal government is backtracking on a move to limit funding for searches of former residential school grounds.

Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree says the government has heard concerns from Indigenous leaders and communities “loud and clear.”

Communities could previously receive up to $3 million per year through the Residential Schools Missing Children Community Support Fund, but the government had moved to cap funding at $500,000.

Communities could previously receive up to $3 million per year, but the government recently moved to cap funding at $500,000{ai:summary}<p>The federal government in Canada is reversing course on funding limits for searches of former residential school sites, responding to Indigenous leaders’ strong objections. Instead of capping support at $500,000, communities may now access their full potential of $3 million annually. #society</p>

After criticism, federal government reverses plan to limit funding for residential school grave searches

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