The most complicated cases take longer. It’s not unusual for the federal justice department to take five years to draft a legal opinion on a claim’s basic merits.

Indian Affairs Minister Jim Prentice says he plans a major "retooling" of a badly flawed system that critics blame for rising tensions and stunted development.

"The backlog is not acceptable and we’re working on it," Prentice said in an interview.

"Claims vary in complexity. But by any measure, the current system is not working effectively."

A three-day conference starting Wednesday in Gatineau, Que. will gather experts on ways to push for improvements. Source.

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