Friday, January 22, 2010

COURT OF APPEAL – 35% DECISION








FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:





WHAT’S NEXT?
Chief and Council are working with legal counsel to examine the options, which includes the possibility of an appeal at the Supreme Court of Canada. The Supreme Court is the last available appeal.




HOW LONG WILL AN APPEAL TAKE?
Chief and Council have 60 days from today (Jan. 22nd) to request an appeal with the Supreme Court of Canada. The Supreme Court may take some time to decide if they want to hear the appeal and if they do, it will likely be heard sometime in 2011.


WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR THE 35% FUNDS?
If there is an appeal at the Supreme Court of Canada the 35% funds should remain in the Escrow Account until a final decision is made.



HOW WILL WE KNOW WHAT IS GOING ON?
Chief and Council will be providing regular updates and announcement to our community members about this matter so please check the website http://www.ramafirstnation.ca/ or contact Chief and Council directly.

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