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Justice Minister John Hogan said he will introduce a bill in the House of Assembly on Wednesday to amend the province's Limitations Act, which has prevented some people from suing the government for abuse suffered as children.
As Jack Whalen heads back to Ontario for more cancer treatments, it's appearing less likely the Newfoundland and Labrador government will cave to his request to amend a law that's holding him back from suing for mistreatment at the Whitbourne Boys' Home.
Eddie Joyce is frustrated with the provincial government's inaction on a law that prevents some victims of childhood physical abuse from suing for compensation, telling his colleagues the reason to be an MHA is to change rules like this.