The Canadian government's Indian affairs minister said he won't call for an investigation into the finances of a troubled Innu Nation community in Labrador.
A recent audit showed that $3 million has gone missing. But Andy Scott said it would be up to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police to investigate allegations of wrongdoing.
The government has poured $350 million dollars into the Natuashish community. Critics, including some tribal members, say the council has wasted the money.
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Minister won't order probe of Innu band's finances
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Won't investigate Natuashish: Scott (CBC 2/17)
$3 million missing in Natuashish (CBC 2/16)
Natuashish council must resign: petition (CBC 2/15)
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