The Métis National Council may not have enough money. A judge said they must pay $12 million.

A judge found no wrongdoing after a long trial. The case was dismissed in November 2025.

David Chartrand is a defendant. He says the MNC should end.

Lawyers win, but people lose. Métis citizens are the ones who lose.

The MNC has had problems for five years. They lost three provincial Métis governments.

Manitoba, B.C., and Saskatchewan left. Only Alberta and Ontario stayed.

Chartrand said the MNC is not legitimate. He questions Canada's funding.

The Manitoba Métis Federation wants to represent Métis. Not everyone agrees.

Indigenous Services Canada said they will keep funding the MNC.

Canada will watch the situation. They will not make premature decisions.

The MNC disagrees with the court outcome. They respect the process.

The MNC is appealing. They say they are still the national voice.

The MNC asked Ottawa for $7 billion. This is for funding over 10 years.

Stick to the facts.

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