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Self-proclaimed white supremacist Carney Nerland wants to have an inquiry into the judicial systems' handling of the shooting of Leo LaChance stopped. He says, through his lawyers, the investigation into the death of the Whitefish Cree trapper violates his rights and goes against Ottawa's exclusive power to try criminal matters.

We are not legal experts and cannot say if the current inquiry falls perfectly in line with Canadian law. However, it would be a shame to see its efforts vanish over technicalities.

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Self-proclaimed white supremacist Carney Nerland wants to have an inquiry into the judicial systems' handling of the shooting of Leo LaChance stopped. He says, through his lawyers, the investigation into the death of the Whitefish Cree trapper violates his rights and goes against Ottawa's exclusive power to try criminal matters.

We are not legal experts and cannot say if the current inquiry falls perfectly in line with Canadian law. However, it would be a shame to see its efforts vanish over technicalities.

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Self-proclaimed white supremacist Carney Nerland wants to have an inquiry into the judicial systems' handling of the shooting of Leo LaChance stopped. He says, through his lawyers, the investigation into the death of the Whitefish Cree trapper violates his rights and goes against Ottawa's exclusive power to try criminal matters.

We are not legal experts and cannot say if the current inquiry falls perfectly in line with Canadian law. However, it would be a shame to see its efforts vanish over technicalities.

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Ottawa spends a lot of money every year funding band councils, schools, housing and economic development projects on reserves in Canada. But for an annual investment estimated at $5 billion, first nation communities still struggle against poverty and poor social conditions.

Self-government has been a leading national debate over the last 12 months. Under a lot of pressure from communities and political leaders, the federal government

has decided first nations might be better off looking after their own affairs.

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Ottawa spends a lot of money every year funding band councils, schools, housing and economic development projects on reserves in Canada. But for an annual investment estimated at $5 billion, first nation communities still struggle against poverty and poor social conditions.

Self-government has been a leading national debate over the last 12 months. Under a lot of pressure from communities and political leaders, the federal government

has decided first nations might be better off looking after their own affairs.

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Ottawa spends a lot of money every year funding band councils, schools, housing and economic development projects on reserves in Canada. But for an annual investment estimated at $5 billion, first nation communities still struggle against poverty and poor social conditions.

Self-government has been a leading national debate over the last 12 months. Under a lot of pressure from communities and political leaders, the federal government

has decided first nations might be better off looking after their own affairs.

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Ottawa spends a lot of money every year funding band councils, schools, housing and economic development projects on reserves in Canada. But for an annual investment estimated at $5 billion, first nation communities still struggle against poverty and poor social conditions.

Self-government has been a leading national debate over the last 12 months. Under a lot of pressure from communities and political leaders, the federal government

has decided first nations might be better off looking after their own affairs.

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The inquiry into the death of Leo LaChance violates constitutional rights of the white supremacist who shot the Cree trapper and should be stopped, an Edmonton lawyer says.

"It is clear to us that (the provincial inquiry) is essentially attempting to re-try the case," said Brian Beresh.

Beresh is attempting to have the inquiry stopped by Saskatchewan's appeal court.

"The inquiry is an attempt by the province to do what only the feds can do and that is look into a criminal matter."

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The inquiry into the death of Leo LaChance violates constitutional rights of the white supremacist who shot the Cree trapper and should be stopped, an Edmonton lawyer says.

"It is clear to us that (the provincial inquiry) is essentially attempting to re-try the case," said Brian Beresh.

Beresh is attempting to have the inquiry stopped by Saskatchewan's appeal court.

"The inquiry is an attempt by the province to do what only the feds can do and that is look into a criminal matter."

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The inquiry into the death of Leo LaChance violates constitutional rights of the white supremacist who shot the Cree trapper and should be stopped, an Edmonton lawyer says.

"It is clear to us that (the provincial inquiry) is essentially attempting to re-try the case," said Brian Beresh.

Beresh is attempting to have the inquiry stopped by Saskatchewan's appeal court.

"The inquiry is an attempt by the province to do what only the feds can do and that is look into a criminal matter."