The Assembly of First Nations was compelled to layoff staff...

The Assembly of First Nations was compelled to layoff staff when Health Canada reduced funding to the organization by 40 per cent. The layoffs, said the AFN, will impact “its supportive and facilitative role in informing the development of health policies and programs for First Nations.” Health Canada was asked to make $200.6 million in cuts over three years as part of the federal budget’s review of departmental spending.