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All members of Newfoundland and Labrador's House of Assembly worked together this week to pass a bill that removes time limits for people who suffered various forms of abuse as children to sue those who are liable for their treatment.
Jack Whalen thought he'd scored a victory when the Newfoundland and Labrador government promised to amend the Limitations Act. It turns out the changes they're proposing will not apply in his case.
Brittany Whalen says the federal government is trying to use the Limitations Act against her father one last time before it's amended by the Newfoundland and Labrador government.
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.