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Oy.
2
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Amy:
I read all the books.
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Terri:
My sister was my doula.
4
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Gloria:
Lyle and me painted
the nursery.
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(indigenous vocables)
6
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Terri:
I still remember
how she screamed-
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When they took him.
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(indigenous vocables)
9
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Jen:
I breastfed her.
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Napped.
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Lyle was sobbing.
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Woke up-
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There were two
cops at the door.
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(indigenous vocables)
(car doors slamming)
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(baby crying)
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(door banging)
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Margaret:
They handed me a card
from some social workers.
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(baby crying)
stay the hell away
from my nephew.
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"we took your little girl,
here's a card".
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Ronnie:
Don't touch me, no.
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Baby was gone.
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No one would explain.
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No!
(baby crying)
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He's my nephew!
He's my family!
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They planned to
take her all along.
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Ivy:
I didn't do anything!
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Ronnie:
He's my nephew!
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(baby crying)
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It's okay, I'm here.
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It took years to
get him back.
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Ronnie maloney, you're
under arrest for kidnapping.
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(baby crying)
jen:
I never got her home.
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(baby crying)
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Margaret:
She had a lot of problems,
being in the system for so long.
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Trauma.
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Nicholas!
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(nicholas cries)
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She doesn't want
to see me now.
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Ronnie:
You can't have him!
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Give us back my nephew!
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(siren blaring)
(indigenous vocables)
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Ivy:
I didn't do anything wrong.
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I'm all he has.
I just want him back.
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(indigenous vocables)
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This is amazing work, amish.
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Can you just maybe
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Snip that last line of
margaret's though?
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If I'm gonna get this
class action certified,
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The video and the
affidavits all need to show
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The harm suffered by
the women is the same.
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I just don't understand
how it's legal
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For the government to
take someone's child
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With no warning.
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I hope they get a
million dollars each.
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Well right now we're just trying
to get this policy overturned.
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Amish:
Give 'em hell.
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I'm gonna try.
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Thanks.
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Your honour,
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We're submitting
these affidavits
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And the
accompanying video
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As evidence of similar
harm this province's
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Birth alert policy
caused my clients.
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Scott:
Your honour,
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These are
moving stories,
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No question.
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But the personal
accounts of all
these women,
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From all walks
of life,
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Does not a
class action make.
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Marcie:
These women are either
indigenous or black,
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They're all poor.
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And they all suffered
an emotional devastation
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As a result of this
province's birth alert policy.
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My friend here has
yet to demonstrate
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A uniformity of harm.
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The affidavits that I provided
the court will show this.
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Scott:
With respect,
all I'm hearing
ms. Diggs say
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Is that the race
and economic status
of her clients
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Makes their
experiences
identical?
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I'm sorry,
but I find that
offensive.
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Mr. Riley, that has to be one
of the most cynical rounds
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Of sophistry I've
heard in my life.
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And I spend my
days with lawyers.
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Thank you both.
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First thing tomorrow,
I'll give you my ruling.
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Colleen:
Marcie! Hi!
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Marcie:
Hey col-
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Good morning,
your honour.
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I heard about
the judgeship.
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Congrats.
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Thanks.
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I just felt like I
needed a change,
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You know, with
everyone leaving,
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It seemed like
the right time.
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For the record,
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Some of us
weren't given
much of a choice.
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And look at you,
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You've never
looked happier.
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Getting to fight
the good fight
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With a blank cheque
in your back pocket.
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Oh, to dream.
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Let's just hope the
dream doesn't
become a nightmare.
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Stop looking for
the rain, marcie.
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(smooth jazzy music)
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I don't do that.
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(smooth jazzy music)
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(marcie sighs)
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Like the new digs.
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Hey, what are you doing here?
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I thought your
silicon valley
friend
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Would've had you
installed in a
glass tower.
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I'm not a glass tower
kind of girl.
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How's clayton park
treating ya?
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It is what it is.
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You ever think about
making a change?
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Ah, not really a glass
tower kinda girl either.
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Marcie:
No glass tower.
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00:04:06,547 --> 00:04:09,114
No office actually
at the moment.
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What's more
important to me
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Is getting a good
team together.
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(sighs) I'm good.
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Was there anything else?
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Ah, yeah, a favour.
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Ah, my client ivy,
16, in foster care,
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She just had a baby-
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Yeah, I know ivy.
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She was dealing
with a birth alert.
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How'd it go?
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Marcie:
Bad.
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Baby ended up in care,
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And now ivy has
just gotten word
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That he's in a foster
family in cape breton.
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Cape breton!
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Marcie:
Yeah. Ivy's in school.
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There's no way
she's gonna see him
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All the way out there.
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I got it.
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(rhythmic ambient music)
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Thanks, girl.
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(rhythmic ambient music)
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(chuckles) yeah, I can
think of worse places
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In a pandemic to be
stuck than santiago.
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Lawyer 2:
Leave it to mueller!
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I ended up in my mother's
basement for four weeks.
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Avery:
I'll tell you what,
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I did learn to make a
pretty mean paella.
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(man laughing)
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Avery:
It was good, it was good.
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(glass breaking)
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Carmen:
Having a nice lunch
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Laughing about all the
lives you've destroyed?
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What's your problem, lady?
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Hey.
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Hey!
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What the hell
is that about?
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You don't even remember me.
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00:05:19,320 --> 00:05:21,285
Just another day at
the office, right?
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I-I, I prosecuted you?
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It's carmen.
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(stammering) the
sexual assault case.
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00:05:32,966 --> 00:05:34,766
Sexual assault of a minor.
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00:05:34,835 --> 00:05:37,502
Pretty key detail
for a teacher.
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Listen, we withdrew
the charges.
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You think that matters?
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You think the search results
ever go away for a story like:
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"grade six teacher charged
with assaulting a student"?
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Look, I was just doing my-
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Your job?
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00:05:53,420 --> 00:05:56,221
Yeah, must be nice
having a job.
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I haven't had a steady
one since I was charged.
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Just lost another one at
maclean thanks to you.
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00:06:02,663 --> 00:06:03,728
Maybe if you come by
the office I could-
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00:06:03,731 --> 00:06:06,531
No. I don't want to have
a conversation with you.
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I just hope that
you burn in hell.
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(tense music)
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♪
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Ronnie, you know this
kidnapping charge is bogus
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But let's get our
game faces on
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Before the judge
gets here, okay?
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That's what this whole
thing is to them.
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My life. Ivy's.
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A game.
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Court registrar:
All persons with matters
in this court please rise.
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The honourable justice
colleen macdonnell presiding.
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Colleen:
Please be seated, everyone.
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Ellery:
Doctor fortune,
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As the court has recognized
you as an expert
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In the effectiveness of
child welfare programs,
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Do you consider care harmful
to indigenous children?
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While I recognize the
concerns of the past,
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I assure you that
the system has made
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Very humane strides
over the years.
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Ellery:
So one woman's
bad experience
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Can't be used to condemn
an entire system?
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Doug:
Your honour,
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This is a simplification of
our argument to say the least.
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You'll get a
chance to examine.
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Proceed.
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Of course not.
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The priority is always
to return a child home.
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Assuming home is safe.
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And that's the key,
isn't it?
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Safety.
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So how does the government's
birth alert policy
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Play into this?
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Dr. Fortune:
If the government has
any reason to believe
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That a child could
be in danger,
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They have to act.
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In the best interest
of the child.
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Sounds pretty
reasonable to me.
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Doug:
Dr. Fortune,
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I've looked
through your resume
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And I see you've
published two papers
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On the effects of care for
youth in northern manitoba.
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Is that correct?
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Yes.
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Have you conducted research
on the effects of care
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On urban indigenous youth?
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No.
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What about indigenous
youth in nova scotia?
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No, I have not.
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Doug:
Would you say that the
separation policies
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Of the government
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Have led to the destruction
of indigenous families?
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That's beyond the scope of
my research, I'm afraid.
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So on one of the central
questions of this case,
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You have zero
insight to offer.
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Excuse-
I'm an academic.
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Objection.
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Colleen:
That's a fair suggestion.
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Ellery:
Your honour, dr. Fortune
is indigenous.
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Mr. Paul is insulting
his heritage
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And lived experience.
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Doug:
I'm insulted that you
presented an expert
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Who can't speak to the heart
of the matter, counsellor.
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Doug (clears throat)-
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Mr. Paul,
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Let's watch our tone.
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Do you have any further
questions for dr. Fortune?
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No, your honour,
I'm done.
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(tense music)
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Hey, look at you!
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Looking very heroic
and military.
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(reggie chuckles)
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Ian, this is-
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Louise.
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It's good to finally
meet the man
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Who launched an endless
stream of superlatives
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Out of this guy.
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Ah, come on,
let's grab a table.
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Finally.
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Got my two favourite
people together!
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Is it strange being
back in canada?
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I'm pretty jet-lagged,
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00:08:56,503 --> 00:08:58,436
So everything's a little
strange right now.
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How's the peacekeeping biz?
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00:09:00,440 --> 00:09:01,572
It's okay.
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00:09:01,608 --> 00:09:02,640
We're thin on the
ground these days
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00:09:02,676 --> 00:09:04,309
So there really needs
to be more deployment.
260
00:09:04,444 --> 00:09:05,743
I'd say that's a good thing.
261
00:09:07,481 --> 00:09:09,881
Fewer deployments makes
oversight easier.
262
00:09:10,016 --> 00:09:11,216
I guess,
263
00:09:11,351 --> 00:09:12,717
But at the end of the day you're
doing less good in the world.
264
00:09:12,852 --> 00:09:14,152
But without the
proper oversight,
265
00:09:14,154 --> 00:09:15,786
More bad gets done too.
266
00:09:17,991 --> 00:09:18,990
Ah, you know,
267
00:09:19,026 --> 00:09:21,159
Ian probably doesn't
want to talk about work.
268
00:09:21,161 --> 00:09:23,828
Ian:
I'm not actually clear what
you mean by "proper oversight".
269
00:09:23,864 --> 00:09:25,763
Louise:
Well, it's due to a
lack of oversight
270
00:09:25,832 --> 00:09:28,400
That peacekeepers don't have
the best reputation anymore-
271
00:09:28,535 --> 00:09:29,901
Sorry, they don't?
272
00:09:30,036 --> 00:09:31,403
That's a surprise to me.
273
00:09:32,506 --> 00:09:33,572
I don't know dad,
what do you think?
274
00:09:33,707 --> 00:09:35,807
Who do you think wins
the reputation olympics?
275
00:09:35,876 --> 00:09:37,609
Peacekeepers or lawyers?
276
00:09:37,678 --> 00:09:39,143
(whimsical music)
277
00:09:39,279 --> 00:09:41,212
(sighs) why don't we
order some wine.
278
00:09:41,214 --> 00:09:42,147
Red or white?
279
00:09:42,282 --> 00:09:43,281
Red's fine.
-White.
280
00:09:43,416 --> 00:09:47,151
(whimsical music)
281
00:09:47,220 --> 00:09:48,820
I'll just get a
bottle of each.
282
00:09:53,760 --> 00:09:54,692
(background tv chatter)
283
00:09:54,828 --> 00:09:55,961
Avery:
Carmen was right,
284
00:09:56,096 --> 00:09:58,696
Her search results
are a nightmare.
285
00:09:58,732 --> 00:09:59,831
I mean, don't these
people realize
286
00:09:59,900 --> 00:10:01,032
That we withdrew
the charges?
287
00:10:01,068 --> 00:10:03,835
But all anyone remembers are
those initial headlines.
288
00:10:05,572 --> 00:10:08,273
Tv reporter:
And this courtroom controversy
went viral with the internet-
289
00:10:08,275 --> 00:10:09,541
You have got to
be kidding me.
290
00:10:09,676 --> 00:10:11,009
Tv reporter:
From a video used to
support a class action-
291
00:10:11,078 --> 00:10:13,311
What? What's up?
292
00:10:13,446 --> 00:10:18,082
Tv reporter:
The video posted anonymously,
is causing an online uproar.
293
00:10:18,118 --> 00:10:19,851
Marcie:
That's the raw video.
294
00:10:21,121 --> 00:10:23,054
How the hell did that
get on the internet?
295
00:10:23,823 --> 00:10:25,123
Uh, I don't understand,
296
00:10:25,125 --> 00:10:26,524
Isn't this free
publicity for your case?
297
00:10:26,660 --> 00:10:27,758
What's the problem?
298
00:10:27,794 --> 00:10:31,062
(dramatic music swells)
299
00:10:34,267 --> 00:10:36,567
Your honour, the discrepancy
between the affidavits,
300
00:10:36,603 --> 00:10:38,503
The video evidence
presented by ms. Diggs
301
00:10:38,638 --> 00:10:40,538
And the raw footage which
was broadcast last night
302
00:10:40,607 --> 00:10:41,606
Is highly disturbing.
303
00:10:41,608 --> 00:10:43,408
Discrepancies of
basic editing.
304
00:10:43,543 --> 00:10:45,410
The stories themselves
remain identical.
305
00:10:45,545 --> 00:10:46,744
It's clear from
the raw footage,
306
00:10:46,813 --> 00:10:48,546
Ms. Diggs was
cherry picking her facts
307
00:10:48,682 --> 00:10:50,348
To intentionally
mislead this court.
308
00:10:50,350 --> 00:10:51,950
Nothing could be further
from the truth, your honour,
309
00:10:51,952 --> 00:10:53,752
I used my professional
judgement to determine whether-
310
00:10:53,754 --> 00:10:54,752
The edited video
311
00:10:54,888 --> 00:10:57,522
And the affidavits
filed imply uniformity.
312
00:10:57,591 --> 00:10:59,524
The unedited video
completely refutes it.
313
00:10:59,659 --> 00:11:01,292
Some of these women had
their children returned
314
00:11:01,294 --> 00:11:02,359
Mere days later.
315
00:11:02,361 --> 00:11:04,228
Some were given apologies,
some had-
316
00:11:04,264 --> 00:11:06,898
This is about how the
government's birth alert policy
317
00:11:06,967 --> 00:11:09,600
Uniformly wreaked havoc
on these women's lives.
318
00:11:10,971 --> 00:11:13,705
(tense music)
319
00:11:13,774 --> 00:11:17,142
Ms. Diggs, I'm sorry but the
court agrees with mr. Riley.
320
00:11:17,144 --> 00:11:20,211
The request to have your
class action certified
321
00:11:20,346 --> 00:11:21,346
Is denied.
322
00:11:21,348 --> 00:11:22,780
(dramatic music)
323
00:11:27,654 --> 00:11:29,854
Hey, cleo!
324
00:11:29,856 --> 00:11:30,788
Oh, hi iris.
325
00:11:30,857 --> 00:11:32,057
I'm just about to
meet with a client.
326
00:11:32,192 --> 00:11:34,125
Iris:
Oh, it'll take
five seconds.
327
00:11:34,161 --> 00:11:36,394
It's about ivy maloney's
baby, nicholas.
328
00:11:36,529 --> 00:11:37,795
I hear he's gone
to cape breton?
329
00:11:37,831 --> 00:11:40,131
Yeah, we found him a
great set of foster parents.
330
00:11:40,167 --> 00:11:42,600
It's just it's so far
away for his mother.
331
00:11:42,669 --> 00:11:44,335
Have you guys tried to
looking in colchester,
332
00:11:44,371 --> 00:11:45,270
Or the valley?
333
00:11:45,405 --> 00:11:46,404
You know how it works.
334
00:11:46,539 --> 00:11:48,806
Sure, there are
closer foster parents
335
00:11:48,942 --> 00:11:50,809
But they don't want
an infant or they do,
336
00:11:50,811 --> 00:11:52,343
But they're not
certified for infant care.
337
00:11:52,345 --> 00:11:53,811
Well what if I
find someone?
338
00:11:53,847 --> 00:11:55,279
No, we just got him settled.
339
00:11:55,315 --> 00:11:58,082
We can't be shuttling that
poor baby across the province
340
00:11:58,151 --> 00:11:59,884
Like he's a sack of mail.
341
00:12:01,488 --> 00:12:02,887
Isn't one more
trip worth it
342
00:12:03,022 --> 00:12:04,955
If it means he gets
to see his mother?
343
00:12:07,327 --> 00:12:08,292
Okay.
344
00:12:08,361 --> 00:12:09,761
Give it a whirl.
345
00:12:10,330 --> 00:12:11,830
Thank you!
346
00:12:11,832 --> 00:12:17,035
(ambient music)
347
00:12:17,037 --> 00:12:18,703
Marcie diggs.
348
00:12:18,705 --> 00:12:20,171
Marcie:
Well if it isn't
mr. Barclay.
349
00:12:20,173 --> 00:12:21,472
Tony:
How's it going?
350
00:12:22,175 --> 00:12:23,708
How are your folks?
351
00:12:23,710 --> 00:12:25,977
I think they're
gonna be fine.
352
00:12:26,112 --> 00:12:28,379
So why do you seem to
have your entire office
353
00:12:28,381 --> 00:12:29,714
Spread out on this bench?
354
00:12:29,716 --> 00:12:33,851
(chuckles) I'm, uh,
actually between offices
355
00:12:33,987 --> 00:12:34,852
At the moment.
356
00:12:34,888 --> 00:12:35,987
You don't need to
camp out here,
357
00:12:36,122 --> 00:12:37,655
You know I have
lots of space.
358
00:12:39,059 --> 00:12:41,059
You have that
boardroom don't you?
359
00:12:41,061 --> 00:12:42,727
Marcie:
You know, with all
these clients,
360
00:12:42,729 --> 00:12:44,395
That would come in
pretty handy right now.
361
00:12:44,431 --> 00:12:46,464
Tony:
It's all yours.
Come by whenever.
362
00:12:46,599 --> 00:12:48,066
Marcie:
It'll just be for
a few days, I'm-
363
00:12:48,068 --> 00:12:49,400
(phone dings)
364
00:12:49,402 --> 00:12:52,503
I'm actually going to
check out some spaces now.
365
00:12:52,539 --> 00:12:53,971
You're the best.
366
00:12:55,041 --> 00:12:56,607
Doug:
Your honour,
367
00:12:56,676 --> 00:12:58,342
Ms. Mckay is a
respected elder
368
00:12:58,378 --> 00:13:01,145
Who I've asked to give critical
social and historical context
369
00:13:01,214 --> 00:13:03,081
To the grave harm
facing indigenous children
370
00:13:03,083 --> 00:13:04,582
Taken from their
communities.
371
00:13:04,584 --> 00:13:05,717
Your honour,
372
00:13:05,852 --> 00:13:08,219
She has no pertinent educational
background or training.
373
00:13:08,221 --> 00:13:10,321
Whatever happened to
"lived experience"?
374
00:13:10,390 --> 00:13:12,490
This witness is revered
in her community.
375
00:13:12,559 --> 00:13:14,459
Ellery:
We simply don't believe
ms. Mckay has enough
376
00:13:14,594 --> 00:13:16,561
Relevant experience
to assist the court.
377
00:13:16,563 --> 00:13:18,563
Doug:
She's a child advocate
and a clan mother.
378
00:13:18,565 --> 00:13:20,030
Maybe that's what she
does in her spare time.
379
00:13:20,066 --> 00:13:21,532
Her spare time?
380
00:13:21,601 --> 00:13:23,701
Ellery:
Well professionally, ms. Mckay
runs a small coffee shop.
381
00:13:23,737 --> 00:13:24,936
Doug:
Your honour, it is
very important
382
00:13:25,071 --> 00:13:27,204
That the court understand
ms. Mckay's role here.
383
00:13:27,240 --> 00:13:28,873
Her wisdom and authority
has been passed down
384
00:13:28,909 --> 00:13:30,808
Through generations of
matriarchal lines.
385
00:13:30,811 --> 00:13:32,177
I'm afraid I have
to agree with-
386
00:13:32,312 --> 00:13:33,511
Colleen.
387
00:13:35,115 --> 00:13:36,848
Your honour.
388
00:13:36,983 --> 00:13:38,582
In many communities,
the law does not function
389
00:13:38,618 --> 00:13:40,251
Without clan mothers.
390
00:13:40,287 --> 00:13:41,186
It is people
like ms. Mckay
391
00:13:41,321 --> 00:13:42,520
Who'd be sitting
in your place.
392
00:13:42,655 --> 00:13:44,789
And that's perfectly
understandable, mr. Paul.
393
00:13:44,791 --> 00:13:46,391
However, I'm grasping
at a rationale
394
00:13:46,526 --> 00:13:48,459
As to why this
witness's testimony
395
00:13:48,461 --> 00:13:50,795
Is relevant to a
child abduction case.
396
00:13:50,930 --> 00:13:52,130
And I'm-I'm not seeing it.
397
00:13:53,400 --> 00:13:54,799
Please call your
next witness.
398
00:13:59,739 --> 00:14:03,341
Marcie:
So it's a glass tower?
399
00:14:03,410 --> 00:14:06,043
I love a sun-drenched space.
400
00:14:07,013 --> 00:14:08,213
Well it's certainly bright.
401
00:14:08,348 --> 00:14:10,682
I just, I think maybe
our clients might find
402
00:14:10,817 --> 00:14:13,084
A space like this a
little-little intimidating.
403
00:14:13,153 --> 00:14:14,853
Vivian:
So cross towers
off the list?
404
00:14:14,988 --> 00:14:16,688
Yeah, maybe something
a little more...
405
00:14:18,158 --> 00:14:19,123
Approachable.
406
00:14:19,159 --> 00:14:20,358
Got it.
407
00:14:20,493 --> 00:14:21,592
So...
408
00:14:22,829 --> 00:14:25,029
How are you feeling about
our little endeavour so far?
409
00:14:25,164 --> 00:14:26,064
Good!
410
00:14:26,199 --> 00:14:28,232
Uh, I'm just,
I'm really focused on,
411
00:14:28,301 --> 00:14:29,767
On building the
team right now.
412
00:14:29,803 --> 00:14:31,302
I heard about that.
413
00:14:31,338 --> 00:14:32,770
(scoffs) of course.
414
00:14:33,840 --> 00:14:36,240
Well, you know,
I hope that she considers.
415
00:14:36,309 --> 00:14:37,975
Ellery's smart.
She's sharp.
416
00:14:38,011 --> 00:14:39,310
No question.
417
00:14:39,346 --> 00:14:41,812
But maybe not quite
right for this venture.
418
00:14:44,017 --> 00:14:45,716
Oh, are you saying I
shouldn't hire her?
419
00:14:45,718 --> 00:14:46,717
Oh, I don't tell
you what to do.
420
00:14:46,753 --> 00:14:49,854
I mean, we established
that in our agreement.
421
00:14:49,856 --> 00:14:51,722
So what are we
talking about?
422
00:14:51,791 --> 00:14:53,124
Vivian:
My preference,
423
00:14:53,126 --> 00:14:54,459
That's all that it is,
424
00:14:54,461 --> 00:14:56,760
Is that you go in a
different direction.
425
00:14:56,796 --> 00:15:01,565
(ambient music)
426
00:15:01,635 --> 00:15:04,268
Martin tells me you're
a beast in the courtroom.
427
00:15:04,337 --> 00:15:05,870
Ellery:
When did you
talk to my boss?
428
00:15:06,005 --> 00:15:08,406
You know he brags
about you, ellery.
429
00:15:08,475 --> 00:15:09,474
Unsolicited.
430
00:15:09,476 --> 00:15:11,141
Mmhmm, I bet it
was unsolicited.
431
00:15:11,177 --> 00:15:12,443
Chozanne:
In fact,
432
00:15:12,578 --> 00:15:15,479
He told me he was speaking to
the justice minister about you.
433
00:15:16,215 --> 00:15:17,148
Okay mom,
434
00:15:17,283 --> 00:15:18,750
We don't have to have a
symposium on my work
435
00:15:18,885 --> 00:15:20,518
Every single time
we get together.
436
00:15:20,520 --> 00:15:22,086
What's wrong with me
wanting to help my daughter
437
00:15:22,221 --> 00:15:23,454
Along in her career?
438
00:15:26,426 --> 00:15:27,959
Marcie diggs
offered me a job.
439
00:15:31,364 --> 00:15:32,830
Dear god, ellery!
440
00:15:33,934 --> 00:15:34,966
You're gonna throw your
entire career away
441
00:15:35,035 --> 00:15:36,701
To go work for
some radical?
442
00:15:36,703 --> 00:15:38,168
I just want some
new challenges
443
00:15:38,204 --> 00:15:39,303
And she's not a radical.
444
00:15:39,372 --> 00:15:40,705
No?
445
00:15:40,707 --> 00:15:42,040
It's pretty clear
she hates cops.
446
00:15:42,042 --> 00:15:43,107
That's not true,
447
00:15:43,242 --> 00:15:44,976
And I wouldn't be
considering this if it was.
448
00:15:45,111 --> 00:15:47,111
Ellery, in a few years
you could be running
449
00:15:47,113 --> 00:15:49,046
Every prosecution
in the province.
450
00:15:49,182 --> 00:15:51,515
You have the ear of
the justice minister.
451
00:15:51,551 --> 00:15:53,784
You think he takes
calls from marcie diggs?
452
00:15:56,589 --> 00:15:58,155
This isn't what
we worked for.
453
00:16:01,294 --> 00:16:03,694
Must be nice to have such
strong opinions on the military
454
00:16:03,697 --> 00:16:04,762
When you've never
been in the field.
455
00:16:04,897 --> 00:16:07,531
Ah, louise doesn't sensor
herself about politics.
456
00:16:07,567 --> 00:16:08,933
She doesn't mean
anything by it.
457
00:16:08,935 --> 00:16:10,301
Wrong foot, that's all.
458
00:16:10,303 --> 00:16:11,269
Ian:
You know what dad?
459
00:16:11,404 --> 00:16:13,003
You love her and that's
good enough for me.
460
00:16:13,039 --> 00:16:14,872
Well thanks, buddy.
461
00:16:14,874 --> 00:16:16,540
Reggie:
Wait, what-what does
that mean exactly?
462
00:16:16,576 --> 00:16:18,208
Well just because
you love louise,
463
00:16:18,244 --> 00:16:19,677
It doesn't mean I have to.
464
00:16:19,812 --> 00:16:21,345
We don't need to get along.
465
00:16:21,414 --> 00:16:24,281
I'll play nice on christmas
and thanksgiving, it's fine.
466
00:16:24,283 --> 00:16:25,349
Look at you and mom.
467
00:16:25,418 --> 00:16:26,985
Reggie:
You know, we need a re-do.
468
00:16:27,120 --> 00:16:28,152
When everybody's rested.
469
00:16:28,287 --> 00:16:30,488
Dad, it's not about
getting a good night's sleep.
470
00:16:30,623 --> 00:16:32,222
Just let it be what it is.
471
00:16:32,258 --> 00:16:34,591
Just try again for me.
472
00:16:35,929 --> 00:16:37,094
Sure.
473
00:16:37,230 --> 00:16:38,595
Okay.
474
00:16:38,631 --> 00:16:40,364
Let's do it all over again.
475
00:16:40,433 --> 00:16:41,732
(door knocking)
476
00:16:42,602 --> 00:16:44,502
Oh, I hope I'm
not interrupting?
477
00:16:44,637 --> 00:16:46,570
Marcie, come in,
meet my son ian.
478
00:16:46,606 --> 00:16:47,905
Oh, I've heard a
lot about you.
479
00:16:47,941 --> 00:16:48,906
Me too.
480
00:16:48,942 --> 00:16:49,841
My dad's new boss.
481
00:16:49,976 --> 00:16:51,742
Ah, excuse me.
482
00:16:51,745 --> 00:16:52,810
I'm a freelancer.
483
00:16:52,945 --> 00:16:55,712
I'm an eminence grise
for hire if you will.
484
00:16:55,749 --> 00:16:57,515
He's basically invaluable.
485
00:16:57,584 --> 00:16:58,916
I don't doubt that.
486
00:16:58,918 --> 00:16:59,850
See you dad.
487
00:16:59,919 --> 00:17:01,685
I'll be in touch
about that re-do.
488
00:17:06,626 --> 00:17:09,360
So, what do your clients
want out of a class action?
489
00:17:09,429 --> 00:17:11,395
Money? Apology?
490
00:17:11,431 --> 00:17:13,331
I don't think they'll
turn down either.
491
00:17:13,466 --> 00:17:16,067
But the most important
thing is to end the practice
492
00:17:16,202 --> 00:17:17,568
Of birth alerts.
493
00:17:18,705 --> 00:17:22,006
Well, perhaps civil court
is not the best place
494
00:17:22,141 --> 00:17:24,909
To accomplish those goals.
495
00:17:24,978 --> 00:17:26,744
(ambient music)
496
00:17:26,813 --> 00:17:28,813
You really are invaluable.
497
00:17:28,815 --> 00:17:30,248
(ambient music)
498
00:17:30,383 --> 00:17:31,816
Avery v.O.:
Now as far as
I'm concerned
499
00:17:31,818 --> 00:17:33,684
It's despicable when
people like ms. Nyiri
500
00:17:33,686 --> 00:17:35,252
Violate our trust.
501
00:17:35,321 --> 00:17:38,089
Anyone who'd harm a child
doesn't deserve my sympathy,
502
00:17:38,158 --> 00:17:39,524
Or anyone else's
for that matter.
503
00:17:39,526 --> 00:17:40,892
Interviewer:
And that was
avery mueller there
504
00:17:41,027 --> 00:17:43,227
Commenting on the case that's
not making its weight.
505
00:17:47,233 --> 00:17:52,436
(crowd chattering quietly)
506
00:17:52,439 --> 00:17:54,738
Jen:
My daughter's kid
saw that video.
507
00:17:54,808 --> 00:17:56,707
She is furious with me!
508
00:17:56,776 --> 00:18:00,077
I promise you, I never
meant for that video
509
00:18:00,146 --> 00:18:01,279
To go public.
510
00:18:01,281 --> 00:18:02,580
But, marcie, why should
it have made a difference
511
00:18:02,715 --> 00:18:03,647
To the judge?
512
00:18:03,683 --> 00:18:04,781
'cause the defence
argued that-
513
00:18:04,818 --> 00:18:06,483
Gloria:
So you violate
our privacy
514
00:18:06,519 --> 00:18:08,052
And we don't even get
our day in court?
515
00:18:08,187 --> 00:18:10,120
Ivy:
That isn't true,
is it marcie?
516
00:18:10,156 --> 00:18:11,656
It can't be over already.
517
00:18:11,658 --> 00:18:12,990
It's not.
518
00:18:13,927 --> 00:18:16,861
Ladies, this case
is moving forward,
519
00:18:16,863 --> 00:18:17,928
Make no mistake.
520
00:18:17,997 --> 00:18:20,264
(scoffs) you said
it was thrown out.
521
00:18:20,399 --> 00:18:22,799
Of civil court, yes.
522
00:18:22,836 --> 00:18:25,069
But a civil suit is
not our only recourse.
523
00:18:26,840 --> 00:18:29,440
We're taking this to the
human rights commission.
524
00:18:29,509 --> 00:18:30,974
(scoffs)
(woman chuckling)
525
00:18:31,010 --> 00:18:33,944
(ambient music swells)
526
00:18:36,416 --> 00:18:38,015
Civil suit?
527
00:18:38,084 --> 00:18:39,750
It's not,
528
00:18:39,786 --> 00:18:40,818
Necessarily.
529
00:18:40,953 --> 00:18:43,587
But filing with the
hrc is more likely
530
00:18:43,623 --> 00:18:45,422
To get us media attention,
531
00:18:45,458 --> 00:18:48,259
Which ultimately is more
likely to provoke change
532
00:18:48,394 --> 00:18:49,460
In the government.
533
00:18:49,462 --> 00:18:51,195
Meaning ending birth alerts?
534
00:18:51,197 --> 00:18:52,496
Marcie:
That's the hope.
535
00:18:53,766 --> 00:18:56,100
Look, other provinces have
already banned the policy.
536
00:18:56,235 --> 00:18:57,301
Gloria:
But no guarantee.
537
00:18:57,436 --> 00:18:59,470
Marcie:
Well there's never
any guarantees.
538
00:18:59,539 --> 00:19:02,440
Look, the only
thing we can do
539
00:19:02,442 --> 00:19:03,975
Is give this
our best shot.
540
00:19:04,110 --> 00:19:05,242
Okay, what about money?
541
00:19:05,278 --> 00:19:06,510
Can we at least
get a settlement?
542
00:19:06,579 --> 00:19:07,912
Terri:
It's not about the money.
543
00:19:07,914 --> 00:19:09,746
I know that terri,
but it'd be nice.
544
00:19:09,782 --> 00:19:12,049
Marcie:
A settlement is possible.
545
00:19:12,085 --> 00:19:14,185
It wouldn't be as
much as a civil suit,
546
00:19:14,254 --> 00:19:16,154
But it would be something.
547
00:19:16,289 --> 00:19:17,188
(women grumbling)
548
00:19:17,257 --> 00:19:18,256
Something.
549
00:19:18,258 --> 00:19:19,390
The most important thing
550
00:19:19,459 --> 00:19:22,526
Is that this doesn't happen
to anybody else, right?
551
00:19:22,595 --> 00:19:24,662
No more babies being stolen.
552
00:19:25,932 --> 00:19:27,231
Gloria:
Yeah.
553
00:19:29,269 --> 00:19:30,567
Marcie, do you really
think this gives us
554
00:19:30,603 --> 00:19:31,869
A better shot at that?
555
00:19:34,174 --> 00:19:35,540
Yes.
556
00:19:35,675 --> 00:19:36,807
I really do.
557
00:19:36,809 --> 00:19:38,275
Then that's what
we should do.
558
00:19:39,545 --> 00:19:40,878
We have to stop this.
559
00:19:42,348 --> 00:19:43,414
Yeah, you're right.
560
00:19:43,483 --> 00:19:44,482
Gloria:
Absolutely.
561
00:19:44,484 --> 00:19:45,650
Yeah.
562
00:19:45,652 --> 00:19:49,220
(ambient music)
563
00:19:49,355 --> 00:19:50,621
Vivian:
Good, here you are!
564
00:19:51,624 --> 00:19:52,623
You said this place
was close, right?
565
00:19:52,659 --> 00:19:53,824
'cause I may need to run.
566
00:19:53,959 --> 00:19:55,059
Right this way.
567
00:19:55,194 --> 00:19:56,093
What do you-
568
00:19:56,162 --> 00:19:57,161
What do you mean?
569
00:19:57,163 --> 00:19:59,296
I have a ton of space.
570
00:19:59,332 --> 00:20:00,731
We could be neighbours.
571
00:20:00,866 --> 00:20:03,300
You wanna move my new
firm to your offices?
572
00:20:03,336 --> 00:20:04,501
I-
573
00:20:04,537 --> 00:20:07,004
(scoffs) no.
574
00:20:07,006 --> 00:20:08,305
No. (chuckles)
575
00:20:08,341 --> 00:20:10,708
You know, I'm trying real hard
not to take offence right now.
576
00:20:10,710 --> 00:20:11,642
(phone ringing)
577
00:20:11,711 --> 00:20:13,176
It's really nice
of you but, uh-
578
00:20:14,547 --> 00:20:16,513
This is is hrc,
I gotta take this.
579
00:20:17,217 --> 00:20:18,382
Marcie diggs.
580
00:20:20,386 --> 00:20:22,185
A study?
581
00:20:22,222 --> 00:20:24,555
(tense music)
582
00:20:24,557 --> 00:20:25,790
Great, thanks.
583
00:20:27,426 --> 00:20:28,726
Listen viv,
584
00:20:28,795 --> 00:20:31,429
Don't think I'm not grateful for
everything that you're doing,
585
00:20:31,431 --> 00:20:34,732
I just, this is
more your space,
586
00:20:34,734 --> 00:20:36,199
Not mine.
587
00:20:37,236 --> 00:20:38,469
I really have to
talk to my clients.
588
00:20:39,438 --> 00:20:42,339
(ambient music)
589
00:20:46,112 --> 00:20:47,344
Look, I just need a moment.
590
00:20:48,881 --> 00:20:50,347
I'm just here to apologize.
591
00:20:52,585 --> 00:20:54,551
Well this should be good.
592
00:20:54,587 --> 00:20:55,953
So speak.
593
00:20:57,890 --> 00:21:01,025
I, um, I might have
been too aggressive
594
00:21:01,094 --> 00:21:03,026
When I was
prosecuting your case.
595
00:21:03,062 --> 00:21:05,162
And this just
occurred to you now?
596
00:21:05,231 --> 00:21:07,364
Avery:
Sometimes my colleagues,
597
00:21:07,433 --> 00:21:09,032
Myself included,
598
00:21:09,068 --> 00:21:10,835
Confuse putting
people behind bars
599
00:21:10,970 --> 00:21:13,270
With the protection
of the public.
600
00:21:13,273 --> 00:21:14,404
Carmen, I didn't
stop to think that-
601
00:21:14,440 --> 00:21:16,406
Carmen:
That I could actually
be innocent?
602
00:21:17,644 --> 00:21:19,043
Carmen, it wasn't personal.
603
00:21:20,947 --> 00:21:22,245
Not for you.
604
00:21:23,383 --> 00:21:25,649
I'm the one who's not
allowed to teach anymore.
605
00:21:25,652 --> 00:21:27,451
Who's constantly
whispered about
606
00:21:27,487 --> 00:21:30,788
Every time I go shopping,
or to the bank.
607
00:21:30,790 --> 00:21:33,924
My husband moved out with
my kids for over a year
608
00:21:33,993 --> 00:21:37,594
Because it took that long
for him to trust me again.
609
00:21:37,630 --> 00:21:40,597
(tense music)
610
00:21:40,633 --> 00:21:41,932
Carmen, I'm sorry.
611
00:21:41,968 --> 00:21:43,801
I-I-I don't know
what to say.
612
00:21:43,803 --> 00:21:46,037
What are you looking for?
613
00:21:46,172 --> 00:21:47,705
Absolution?
614
00:21:47,774 --> 00:21:49,540
You ruined my life
and now you want me
615
00:21:49,609 --> 00:21:51,275
To tell you it's okay?
616
00:21:51,277 --> 00:21:54,745
(tense music)
617
00:21:54,781 --> 00:21:56,080
Well, it's not okay.
618
00:22:00,653 --> 00:22:01,886
Just go!
619
00:22:05,458 --> 00:22:07,157
Ellery:
You were encouraged
to submit a safety plan
620
00:22:07,159 --> 00:22:08,693
And you didn't, correct?
621
00:22:08,828 --> 00:22:11,529
I was told to and
I gave them one.
622
00:22:11,664 --> 00:22:13,230
Ellery:
So how come out
of all the people
623
00:22:13,299 --> 00:22:15,098
You might have chosen to
take care of your baby
624
00:22:15,134 --> 00:22:17,201
Did you propose
ronnie maloney?
625
00:22:17,336 --> 00:22:19,203
She's my auntie.
626
00:22:19,205 --> 00:22:21,705
She's been good to
me my whole life.
627
00:22:21,708 --> 00:22:23,441
Ellery:
You knew she had a
criminal record.
628
00:22:24,510 --> 00:22:25,843
That was a long time ago
629
00:22:25,845 --> 00:22:27,845
But she's not a criminal.
630
00:22:27,847 --> 00:22:30,347
She smashed a bottle
in her neighbour's face.
631
00:22:30,350 --> 00:22:31,849
She assaulted a
police officer.
632
00:22:31,851 --> 00:22:34,085
That doesn't make her a
criminal in your eyes?
633
00:22:35,188 --> 00:22:37,121
Auntie's always done
her best by me.
634
00:22:40,059 --> 00:22:42,025
Yeah, I believe you
think that ivy.
635
00:22:42,862 --> 00:22:44,327
I really do.
636
00:22:45,565 --> 00:22:48,466
But, isn't it true that you
ended up in foster care
637
00:22:48,468 --> 00:22:50,735
Because your aunt decided
to remain in a relationship
638
00:22:50,870 --> 00:22:53,404
With a violent,
abusive man
639
00:22:53,473 --> 00:22:54,772
Over parenting you?
640
00:22:56,008 --> 00:22:58,075
Ivy, she had the opportunity
to put you first,
641
00:22:58,210 --> 00:22:59,410
But she didn't,
642
00:22:59,545 --> 00:23:01,345
And now here you are,
once again,
643
00:23:01,347 --> 00:23:03,313
And you're paying the cost
of your aunt's bad choices.
644
00:23:03,349 --> 00:23:04,815
(crying) that's not true.
645
00:23:04,851 --> 00:23:06,851
Only this time ivy,
it's not just you,
this time it's your son.
646
00:23:06,853 --> 00:23:07,752
Doug:
Your honour!
647
00:23:07,887 --> 00:23:08,819
Leave her alone,
you bitch!
648
00:23:08,855 --> 00:23:10,320
Colleen:
That's enough.
649
00:23:10,390 --> 00:23:12,590
Mr. Paul, keep your
client in check.
650
00:23:12,725 --> 00:23:15,092
There's nothing wrong with
ms. Lopez' questions.
651
00:23:17,029 --> 00:23:19,630
(ivy sniffling)
652
00:23:20,933 --> 00:23:23,033
Colleen:
As the crown is
finished with the witness-
653
00:23:23,035 --> 00:23:23,967
Actually, your honour,
I have-
654
00:23:24,036 --> 00:23:26,771
As the crown is finished
with the witness,
655
00:23:26,906 --> 00:23:29,006
We will take a
fifteen minute recess.
656
00:23:29,075 --> 00:23:36,847
(solemn music)
657
00:23:37,750 --> 00:23:39,383
No one up there
wants the truth!
658
00:23:39,452 --> 00:23:41,652
That lawyer up there is
talking like she knows my life.
659
00:23:41,787 --> 00:23:42,987
She doesn't know me.
660
00:23:43,122 --> 00:23:44,721
You gotta keep your cool.
661
00:23:44,791 --> 00:23:46,657
Everyone up there
sounding like indian agents.
662
00:23:47,726 --> 00:23:48,826
What?
663
00:23:48,895 --> 00:23:51,194
You know child services is
doing the exact same thing
664
00:23:51,230 --> 00:23:52,796
As residential schools.
665
00:23:52,865 --> 00:23:54,998
Ripping children
from their families.
666
00:23:55,034 --> 00:23:56,600
Same thing,
different name.
667
00:23:56,602 --> 00:23:58,436
A lot of people are
trying to change this,
668
00:23:58,571 --> 00:24:00,804
Advocates working to fund
community-based child services.
669
00:24:00,873 --> 00:24:02,339
Oh, community based?
670
00:24:02,408 --> 00:24:03,474
What about those of
us who don't know
671
00:24:03,609 --> 00:24:05,208
Who our community is?
672
00:24:06,112 --> 00:24:07,177
You're right, ronnie.
673
00:24:07,246 --> 00:24:09,680
I-I can't even begin to
imagine what that's like.
674
00:24:09,749 --> 00:24:11,215
Ronnie:
If we don't get
that baby back,
675
00:24:11,284 --> 00:24:15,018
He'll be the fifth generation
to be raised in the system.
676
00:24:15,087 --> 00:24:16,086
It'll wreck ivy.
677
00:24:16,088 --> 00:24:17,755
It'll ruin them both,
I've seen it.
678
00:24:17,757 --> 00:24:20,691
We're working really hard
so that doesn't happen.
679
00:24:20,760 --> 00:24:22,559
(solemn music)
680
00:24:22,628 --> 00:24:24,027
I want to go on the stand.
681
00:24:25,765 --> 00:24:27,665
I don't think
that's a good idea.
682
00:24:27,800 --> 00:24:29,700
Everyone up there
talking about the system's
683
00:24:29,835 --> 00:24:31,168
A part of the system.
684
00:24:32,205 --> 00:24:33,504
Ivy's the only one
who's testified
685
00:24:33,639 --> 00:24:35,039
With any actual
experience of it,
686
00:24:35,174 --> 00:24:36,773
And they steamrolled her!
687
00:24:36,909 --> 00:24:37,841
I'm advising you,
688
00:24:37,844 --> 00:24:39,376
After your last
outburst in the court,
689
00:24:39,512 --> 00:24:41,945
This isn't the best way
for the truth to come out.
690
00:24:42,648 --> 00:24:44,915
But it'll be my truth.
691
00:24:44,984 --> 00:24:49,853
(solemn music)
692
00:24:52,791 --> 00:24:55,859
They're not certified
for infant care.
693
00:24:55,994 --> 00:24:57,394
Well you can
fast track that.
694
00:24:59,465 --> 00:25:01,064
Oh, come on.
695
00:25:01,133 --> 00:25:03,066
This is a great family
for ivy's baby.
696
00:25:03,135 --> 00:25:05,336
They're only a few blocks
away from ivy's foster home.
697
00:25:05,471 --> 00:25:06,937
She can actually
visit her son.
698
00:25:08,207 --> 00:25:11,876
Iris, do you have any idea
how slammed this office is?
699
00:25:12,011 --> 00:25:14,411
The baby is already in
an appropriate home.
700
00:25:14,480 --> 00:25:15,946
But you said if I
found a family-
701
00:25:15,982 --> 00:25:17,214
We don't have
the resources
702
00:25:17,349 --> 00:25:19,549
To play musical
foster homes here.
703
00:25:19,551 --> 00:25:22,019
(tense music)
704
00:25:22,021 --> 00:25:23,854
You were brushing me off.
705
00:25:23,856 --> 00:25:26,423
You never had any intention
of moving the baby.
706
00:25:26,492 --> 00:25:27,624
(phone ringing)
707
00:25:28,694 --> 00:25:30,460
Cleo:
I have to take this. Sorry.
708
00:25:30,496 --> 00:25:31,595
(phone ringing)
709
00:25:32,698 --> 00:25:33,964
Cleo:
Cleo thom speaking.
710
00:25:36,369 --> 00:25:42,172
So, the hrc has
reviewed our submission.
711
00:25:43,543 --> 00:25:47,277
And they have come
back with an offer.
712
00:25:48,648 --> 00:25:52,048
They've offered to
conduct a study
713
00:25:52,050 --> 00:25:54,051
On birth alerts.
714
00:25:54,186 --> 00:25:55,986
And they've asked if
you all would be willing
715
00:25:56,022 --> 00:25:57,421
To participate.
716
00:25:58,023 --> 00:25:59,189
A study?
717
00:25:59,324 --> 00:26:01,925
We don't know what the results
of the study could be,
718
00:26:01,994 --> 00:26:04,628
It-it could lead
to lasting change.
719
00:26:04,764 --> 00:26:06,463
It's just the
same run around.
720
00:26:06,599 --> 00:26:07,431
Ivy:
We don't want
them to study it.
721
00:26:07,500 --> 00:26:08,465
I want them to stop it.
722
00:26:08,501 --> 00:26:10,067
You said this was
our best shot.
723
00:26:10,202 --> 00:26:12,135
Just, there's more that
we can do if we just-
724
00:26:12,204 --> 00:26:13,604
Marcie, we're tired.
725
00:26:15,041 --> 00:26:17,007
Ivy, it's not over.
726
00:26:17,043 --> 00:26:18,208
It is for me.
727
00:26:18,244 --> 00:26:25,181
(solemn music)
728
00:26:25,217 --> 00:26:26,717
Louise:
Reggie, you said it yourself,
729
00:26:26,719 --> 00:26:27,717
Dinner was bad.
730
00:26:27,753 --> 00:26:29,286
Ian and I just
didn't click.
731
00:26:29,421 --> 00:26:32,022
Well you didn't let
yourselves click.
732
00:26:32,058 --> 00:26:33,624
I mean, you kinda
went after him.
733
00:26:33,759 --> 00:26:37,027
(sighs) how many times
do I have to apologize?
734
00:26:37,063 --> 00:26:38,829
I meant no offence to ian.
735
00:26:38,964 --> 00:26:40,664
I just get fired up
when it's something
736
00:26:40,799 --> 00:26:41,698
I feel strongly about.
737
00:26:41,734 --> 00:26:42,766
Oh I know.
738
00:26:42,802 --> 00:26:45,002
Why do you think I threw
away my cargo shorts?
739
00:26:45,071 --> 00:26:46,070
(louise laughs)
740
00:26:46,072 --> 00:26:47,905
So listen,
I've proposed a do-over.
741
00:26:48,040 --> 00:26:49,306
Ian's totally into it.
742
00:26:49,441 --> 00:26:50,641
I find that hard
to believe.
743
00:26:50,710 --> 00:26:52,743
Reggie:
Just give him a shot.
744
00:26:52,878 --> 00:26:55,712
I mean, you gave me a
shot and look at us now.
745
00:26:57,717 --> 00:26:58,982
Okay.
746
00:26:59,051 --> 00:27:00,383
Bring on round two.
747
00:27:01,220 --> 00:27:07,157
(ambient music)
748
00:27:07,226 --> 00:27:09,793
♪
749
00:27:09,928 --> 00:27:13,397
Someone doesn't look
up for office shopping?
750
00:27:13,399 --> 00:27:14,864
It's just one
of those days.
751
00:27:17,603 --> 00:27:20,370
I don't know, I just keep
hitting these roadblocks.
752
00:27:21,574 --> 00:27:22,739
Class action
got tossed out,
753
00:27:22,875 --> 00:27:25,241
And then hrc
turned us down.
754
00:27:26,412 --> 00:27:28,745
And now ivy's baby couldn't
be further from her.
755
00:27:30,316 --> 00:27:31,748
I don't know, I-
756
00:27:32,952 --> 00:27:35,419
Every time I make a move
I just keep getting zapped.
757
00:27:35,488 --> 00:27:37,754
Sounds like you
need a new move.
758
00:27:37,890 --> 00:27:38,956
I think I'm out of moves.
759
00:27:38,958 --> 00:27:41,792
Listen, you knew
this was a big case.
760
00:27:41,794 --> 00:27:44,361
All of these women,
all of their stories,
761
00:27:44,496 --> 00:27:47,898
Just take the roadblocks
one at a time.
762
00:27:47,900 --> 00:27:49,499
One at a time.
763
00:27:50,903 --> 00:27:52,068
Uh huh.
764
00:27:53,105 --> 00:27:54,972
Viv, I'm sorry I gotta go.
765
00:27:55,974 --> 00:27:57,508
Not just yet.
766
00:27:57,643 --> 00:27:59,943
I have one more place
I want to show you.
767
00:28:00,980 --> 00:28:02,412
What about this place?
768
00:28:03,315 --> 00:28:08,719
(ambient music)
769
00:28:08,788 --> 00:28:10,253
That's halifax legal aid.
770
00:28:10,389 --> 00:28:11,254
Not anymore.
771
00:28:11,290 --> 00:28:12,756
I just bought the building.
772
00:28:12,825 --> 00:28:15,458
So, it can be whatever
I want it to be.
773
00:28:15,494 --> 00:28:19,596
Including marcie diggs
& associates.
774
00:28:19,665 --> 00:28:20,930
Marcie:
Wow.
775
00:28:21,467 --> 00:28:22,599
Love it.
776
00:28:24,970 --> 00:28:26,336
You know viv,
I really do have to go.
777
00:28:26,338 --> 00:28:27,237
You go.
778
00:28:27,372 --> 00:28:28,304
Just know that's your spot.
779
00:28:28,340 --> 00:28:30,074
I'm just gonna viva it up.
780
00:28:39,518 --> 00:28:40,484
Marcie:
Ivy.
781
00:28:40,553 --> 00:28:42,119
I have a new strategy
for the case.
782
00:28:42,188 --> 00:28:43,319
Not interested.
783
00:28:43,355 --> 00:28:45,756
Ivy, just hear me out, okay?
784
00:28:47,626 --> 00:28:50,527
I think I found something
that could really work.
785
00:28:50,662 --> 00:28:52,262
Don't you get it?
786
00:28:52,298 --> 00:28:54,965
I don't care about the case,
this is about my son.
787
00:28:54,967 --> 00:28:56,900
And he's gone and I don't know
if I'll ever get him back.
788
00:28:56,969 --> 00:28:58,434
And nothing that you've
done has made a difference!
789
00:28:58,471 --> 00:28:59,903
So just leave me alone.
790
00:28:59,972 --> 00:29:02,706
(tense music swells)
791
00:29:09,882 --> 00:29:11,981
Ona:
Danish? Wow.
792
00:29:12,017 --> 00:29:13,483
How did I get so lucky?
793
00:29:14,854 --> 00:29:16,319
You know I would
never bother you at home
794
00:29:16,355 --> 00:29:18,655
If it wasn't
really important.
795
00:29:19,692 --> 00:29:20,857
Uh huh.
796
00:29:22,194 --> 00:29:24,160
Get folding then and
tell me what it's about.
797
00:29:26,365 --> 00:29:27,998
Ivy maloney.
798
00:29:28,067 --> 00:29:29,332
Ona:
Mmmhmm.
799
00:29:30,136 --> 00:29:31,501
Iris:
She had her baby.
800
00:29:31,570 --> 00:29:32,869
I heard.
801
00:29:32,905 --> 00:29:34,438
Doesn't explain why you're
plying me with pastry.
802
00:29:34,440 --> 00:29:36,740
Iris:
Well and did you hear that
they sent him to a foster home
803
00:29:36,742 --> 00:29:38,374
Three hours away?
804
00:29:38,410 --> 00:29:40,177
Good foster parents
are like hen's teeth,
805
00:29:40,246 --> 00:29:41,211
You know that.
806
00:29:41,247 --> 00:29:43,046
Yeah, but I found
really good ones.
807
00:29:43,082 --> 00:29:44,881
Right here in halifax.
808
00:29:44,917 --> 00:29:47,484
I just need to get them
certified for infant-care.
809
00:29:47,619 --> 00:29:49,252
So why are you
on my doorstep
810
00:29:49,288 --> 00:29:51,021
Instead of going through
the proper channels?
811
00:29:55,761 --> 00:29:57,060
You got turned down?
812
00:29:57,930 --> 00:29:59,496
You're here to pull strings?
813
00:30:02,434 --> 00:30:04,767
Iris:
The system put that
girl through the wringer
814
00:30:04,804 --> 00:30:06,269
And now she can't even
see her own child.
815
00:30:06,338 --> 00:30:08,238
Come on, ona.
816
00:30:08,307 --> 00:30:09,639
You know this
isn't right.
817
00:30:16,148 --> 00:30:18,582
You know she almost
lost her mind?
818
00:30:18,717 --> 00:30:20,250
"marcie diggs
is a radical".
819
00:30:21,387 --> 00:30:23,053
All I said was that I
was considering it.
820
00:30:23,055 --> 00:30:24,588
Your mom's just
looking out for you.
821
00:30:24,657 --> 00:30:25,822
Ellery:
No.
822
00:30:26,525 --> 00:30:27,724
She's micromanaging me
823
00:30:27,860 --> 00:30:30,427
And it's way past time
I put a stop to it.
824
00:30:30,496 --> 00:30:32,029
You really think
going to work for marcie
825
00:30:32,031 --> 00:30:33,597
Is the best way
to do that?
826
00:30:33,732 --> 00:30:35,999
This isn't me rebelling
against my mother,
827
00:30:36,001 --> 00:30:37,300
I'm not fourteen.
828
00:30:39,205 --> 00:30:40,536
I just want change.
829
00:30:42,040 --> 00:30:43,373
You can go anywhere.
830
00:30:43,508 --> 00:30:44,807
Why marcie?
831
00:30:46,478 --> 00:30:48,611
You don't want me
to do this either?
832
00:30:48,647 --> 00:30:49,746
You know how this
is the kitchen
833
00:30:49,815 --> 00:30:51,114
And I eat in here?
834
00:30:52,151 --> 00:30:53,950
Well, down the hall's
the bathroom and-
835
00:30:53,986 --> 00:30:56,420
In this metaphor am I
the sink or the toilet?
836
00:30:58,691 --> 00:30:59,956
You know what I'm saying.
837
00:30:59,992 --> 00:31:01,992
I do, and I don't like it.
838
00:31:02,127 --> 00:31:05,295
You know, this decision it's
not actually about you, viv.
839
00:31:05,331 --> 00:31:06,796
Crazy concept, I know.
840
00:31:16,876 --> 00:31:18,174
I'm late, I've gotta go.
841
00:31:19,411 --> 00:31:22,178
(ambient music)
842
00:31:22,214 --> 00:31:23,947
Doug:
Colleen is
kicking my ass.
843
00:31:24,082 --> 00:31:25,215
Every objection "overruled".
844
00:31:25,217 --> 00:31:26,450
And this ellery person?
845
00:31:26,585 --> 00:31:27,917
Oh, she's good,
isn't she?
846
00:31:27,919 --> 00:31:29,185
Not the word I
was thinking of.
847
00:31:29,722 --> 00:31:30,787
Be nice.
848
00:31:30,923 --> 00:31:32,489
Iris:
(knocking) knock, knock.
849
00:31:33,926 --> 00:31:35,659
We have some good news.
850
00:31:35,728 --> 00:31:38,194
You said your team
would get my baby closer
851
00:31:38,230 --> 00:31:39,496
And you did.
852
00:31:40,633 --> 00:31:42,799
I'm sorry I talked to
you like that marcie.
853
00:31:42,835 --> 00:31:44,267
I shouldn't have
doubted you.
854
00:31:45,771 --> 00:31:47,037
I'm so happy.
855
00:31:47,172 --> 00:31:49,039
(ambient music)
856
00:31:49,041 --> 00:31:50,474
Is this all for our case?
857
00:31:50,609 --> 00:31:51,975
Marcie:
It is, yes.
858
00:31:52,110 --> 00:31:55,545
So, you gonna tell me all about
your exciting new plan or what?
859
00:31:55,680 --> 00:31:56,546
Absolutely.
860
00:31:56,681 --> 00:31:57,680
You good here?
861
00:31:57,716 --> 00:31:59,616
Yeah, I'm just working
on my questions for ronnie.
862
00:31:59,751 --> 00:32:00,817
All right.
863
00:32:04,390 --> 00:32:05,689
You wanted to see me?
864
00:32:06,525 --> 00:32:07,857
Martin:
Close the door.
865
00:32:11,897 --> 00:32:13,229
Take a seat.
866
00:32:18,804 --> 00:32:19,869
You want to explain to me
867
00:32:19,905 --> 00:32:22,506
Why I just got a call from
carmen nyiri's lawyer?
868
00:32:23,776 --> 00:32:24,841
I'm not following.
869
00:32:24,977 --> 00:32:26,909
Martin:
Thanks to your
visit to ms. Nyiri,
870
00:32:26,946 --> 00:32:28,712
And your little apology,
871
00:32:28,781 --> 00:32:31,448
You and our office
are now being sued
872
00:32:31,450 --> 00:32:32,915
For malicious prosecution.
873
00:32:33,953 --> 00:32:36,787
(sighs) frankly, she
deserved an apology.
874
00:32:36,789 --> 00:32:38,254
Martin:
You're a prosecutor.
875
00:32:38,290 --> 00:32:40,056
It's not your damn
business to decide
876
00:32:40,125 --> 00:32:41,725
What people deserve.
877
00:32:41,794 --> 00:32:44,527
You leave that up to the
judges and the juries.
878
00:32:44,563 --> 00:32:46,029
I went after that woman.
879
00:32:46,932 --> 00:32:48,398
And I tore her life apart.
880
00:32:48,400 --> 00:32:49,599
For what?
881
00:32:49,601 --> 00:32:51,067
This is what
we're gonna do.
882
00:32:52,071 --> 00:32:54,504
I'm gonna call a
press conference.
883
00:32:54,639 --> 00:32:56,039
You're gonna set the
record straight.
884
00:32:56,174 --> 00:32:58,542
You're gonna deny making any
comments about the nyiri case,
885
00:32:58,677 --> 00:32:59,942
Deny making an apology,
886
00:32:59,979 --> 00:33:04,214
And maybe just maybe
this thing will go away.
887
00:33:04,349 --> 00:33:05,549
I'm not doing that sir, no.
888
00:33:05,684 --> 00:33:07,017
Martin:
Well isn't that funny?
889
00:33:07,152 --> 00:33:09,553
I don't remember
asking you a question.
890
00:33:10,990 --> 00:33:12,222
I'm not going to lie.
891
00:33:12,357 --> 00:33:14,290
Martin:
I expect you to start
working on a statement
892
00:33:14,326 --> 00:33:17,960
With our communications
team today.
893
00:33:17,997 --> 00:33:19,429
Now.
894
00:33:19,465 --> 00:33:25,402
(tense music)
895
00:33:25,471 --> 00:33:28,171
♪
896
00:33:28,173 --> 00:33:29,105
Yeah.
897
00:33:29,174 --> 00:33:32,141
(tense music)
898
00:33:32,177 --> 00:33:34,243
That's not gonna
happen martin.
899
00:33:34,245 --> 00:33:38,981
(tense dramatic music)
900
00:33:39,852 --> 00:33:41,184
This is the last of them.
901
00:33:42,621 --> 00:33:43,520
Thanks for all
your help on this.
902
00:33:43,655 --> 00:33:45,221
You really saved the day.
903
00:33:45,290 --> 00:33:48,058
Somebody needed to be
looking out for ivy.
904
00:33:48,127 --> 00:33:49,793
Listen, if you ever
need anything,
905
00:33:49,795 --> 00:33:51,260
Don't hesitate to call.
906
00:33:52,464 --> 00:33:54,263
Actually, there is something.
907
00:33:57,302 --> 00:33:59,469
Is that job offer
still good?
908
00:34:03,175 --> 00:34:05,075
Doug:
You weren't trying to
kidnap your grand-nephew
909
00:34:05,210 --> 00:34:06,343
Were you, ronnie?
910
00:34:06,345 --> 00:34:08,278
I was trying to
protect him.
911
00:34:08,347 --> 00:34:11,013
Keep him from going through
what all of us went through.
912
00:34:11,050 --> 00:34:12,615
Doug:
And what do you
mean by that?
913
00:34:12,750 --> 00:34:14,684
Ronnie:
I didn't want
him to be stolen
914
00:34:14,686 --> 00:34:16,319
Like the rest of us.
915
00:34:16,355 --> 00:34:18,154
I wanted him to
have people.
916
00:34:20,359 --> 00:34:24,361
You know, me and my
big sister kara,
917
00:34:24,363 --> 00:34:27,364
We grew up in a little
house out in spryfield.
918
00:34:27,366 --> 00:34:29,766
That was till we
were seven, eight,
919
00:34:29,901 --> 00:34:32,636
And then mom died
in a car wreck
920
00:34:32,771 --> 00:34:36,840
And me and kara,
we didn't have people.
921
00:34:36,975 --> 00:34:38,241
Didn't have nowhere to go.
922
00:34:38,243 --> 00:34:40,176
But your mother was
from millbrook.
923
00:34:40,245 --> 00:34:41,311
Was that an option?
924
00:34:41,313 --> 00:34:43,980
We didn't know anything
about millbrook.
925
00:34:44,049 --> 00:34:46,649
I mean, mom got scooped
when she was little
926
00:34:46,718 --> 00:34:48,518
Just like a
bunch of others.
927
00:34:48,520 --> 00:34:52,155
She never talked about
home for the longest time.
928
00:34:52,191 --> 00:34:53,456
It was too painful.
929
00:34:54,660 --> 00:34:56,259
Doug:
What happened to you
and your sister?
930
00:34:56,394 --> 00:34:58,195
Ronnie:
We ended up in
foster care.
931
00:34:58,197 --> 00:34:59,196
And what was that like?
932
00:34:59,198 --> 00:35:00,630
How do you think it was?
933
00:35:04,570 --> 00:35:06,470
I was in six different
foster homes
934
00:35:06,605 --> 00:35:08,304
By the time I was fifteen.
935
00:35:08,306 --> 00:35:10,073
Some of them were
nice enough
936
00:35:10,075 --> 00:35:13,209
And some of them
were not so nice.
937
00:35:13,278 --> 00:35:14,744
Do I gotta get
into all that?
938
00:35:14,746 --> 00:35:16,212
Doug:
Were you and your
sister placed
939
00:35:16,248 --> 00:35:17,347
With indigenous
foster parents?
940
00:35:17,416 --> 00:35:20,083
Is that a joke? No.
941
00:35:20,085 --> 00:35:23,920
My sister was sent to a
different home than me.
942
00:35:23,922 --> 00:35:26,422
She ended up way out
in another town.
943
00:35:27,493 --> 00:35:30,293
By the time I was old
enough to find her,
944
00:35:30,295 --> 00:35:31,828
She was dead.
945
00:35:31,963 --> 00:35:34,030
No one even told me.
946
00:35:34,099 --> 00:35:35,431
Doug:
I'm so sorry
to hear that.
947
00:35:37,136 --> 00:35:39,736
So your grandmother went
to residential school,
948
00:35:39,805 --> 00:35:40,871
Your mother grows
up in care,
949
00:35:41,006 --> 00:35:42,639
You and your sister
grow up in care.
950
00:35:43,708 --> 00:35:44,908
What kind of relationship
do you have
951
00:35:44,910 --> 00:35:46,476
With your community?
952
00:35:46,611 --> 00:35:48,845
My mom tried to
look for relatives,
953
00:35:48,914 --> 00:35:50,713
She found a few
cousins once.
954
00:35:51,783 --> 00:35:55,919
But other than that,
we didn't know much.
955
00:35:55,921 --> 00:35:57,720
She died before
she could go back.
956
00:35:57,756 --> 00:35:58,855
Have you been
able to reconnect
957
00:35:58,924 --> 00:36:00,389
With your community?
958
00:36:00,425 --> 00:36:01,925
Ronnie:
I've been back.
959
00:36:01,927 --> 00:36:04,194
But I'm still a stranger.
960
00:36:04,329 --> 00:36:06,530
No one remembers
me or my mom.
961
00:36:07,899 --> 00:36:12,202
It's a weird feeling 'cause
I know that's my home
962
00:36:12,271 --> 00:36:17,040
But it's like everything is
covered in plastic, you know?
963
00:36:18,477 --> 00:36:19,943
And that's why you didn't
want your grand-nephew
964
00:36:20,012 --> 00:36:21,544
Growing up in care?
965
00:36:21,580 --> 00:36:24,080
To keep him from experiencing
that same feeling
966
00:36:24,149 --> 00:36:25,815
Of dislocation
you've described?
967
00:36:25,817 --> 00:36:27,750
Ronnie:
I don't trust the system
968
00:36:27,819 --> 00:36:29,653
To keep us safe.
969
00:36:29,655 --> 00:36:32,121
We didn't get a chance
to know who we are,
970
00:36:32,157 --> 00:36:34,591
To know where we came from,
you get me?
971
00:36:36,561 --> 00:36:38,628
Ivy didn't want that
for her little boy.
972
00:36:40,165 --> 00:36:41,631
I didn't either.
973
00:36:42,434 --> 00:36:43,899
He needs to have people.
974
00:36:46,271 --> 00:36:47,837
Thank you, ronnie.
975
00:36:47,839 --> 00:36:48,905
Your honour, I have
no further questions
976
00:36:48,974 --> 00:36:50,273
For my witness.
977
00:36:51,176 --> 00:36:52,375
Your witness, ms. Lopez.
978
00:37:01,519 --> 00:37:02,585
Can you explain
to the court
979
00:37:02,654 --> 00:37:04,587
Why your niece, ivy,
ended up in care?
980
00:37:06,358 --> 00:37:08,658
I had a drug addiction
981
00:37:08,694 --> 00:37:10,927
That I let get
the better of me.
982
00:37:10,996 --> 00:37:12,262
But that was a
long time ago.
983
00:37:12,331 --> 00:37:14,297
When you say "get
the better of me"
984
00:37:14,433 --> 00:37:16,799
You mean to say that you
left your niece in a diner
985
00:37:16,835 --> 00:37:18,735
For two hours while you were
shooting up in an alley?
986
00:37:18,870 --> 00:37:20,002
Ronnie:
You don't know what
you're talking about.
987
00:37:20,038 --> 00:37:21,137
Objection, your honour.
988
00:37:21,206 --> 00:37:22,839
Colleen:
Ms. Lopez, I'm gonna
989
00:37:22,908 --> 00:37:25,275
Encourage you to rethink
your line of questioning.
990
00:37:25,410 --> 00:37:27,611
The court is very familiar
with the challenges
991
00:37:27,746 --> 00:37:29,412
Indigenous people
face as a result of
992
00:37:29,414 --> 00:37:31,147
Intergenerational trauma
993
00:37:31,283 --> 00:37:33,349
And the racism ingrained
in our society
994
00:37:33,385 --> 00:37:34,684
And is sympathetic.
995
00:37:37,222 --> 00:37:38,955
You mentioned you
wanted your grand-nephew
996
00:37:39,090 --> 00:37:41,357
To grow up knowing
where he comes from.
997
00:37:41,493 --> 00:37:42,225
Is that where you
were taking him
998
00:37:42,360 --> 00:37:44,160
On the night in question?
999
00:37:44,162 --> 00:37:45,762
No, I wasn't going to mill-
1000
00:37:45,897 --> 00:37:47,364
Ellery:
Isn't it true
that millbrook
1001
00:37:47,366 --> 00:37:50,099
Was 100 kilometres in
the other direction?
1002
00:37:50,168 --> 00:37:51,901
I was just trying
to protect him.
1003
00:37:52,037 --> 00:37:53,336
I didn't have a plan-
1004
00:37:53,338 --> 00:37:55,504
Ellery:
I need to understand this.
1005
00:37:55,540 --> 00:37:57,707
You stole a newborn
from the hospital
1006
00:37:57,709 --> 00:37:59,142
With no car seat,
1007
00:37:59,211 --> 00:38:01,210
No formula, no plan.
1008
00:38:01,246 --> 00:38:02,845
Isn't this kind of
poor decision-making
1009
00:38:02,881 --> 00:38:05,448
The reason why you lost
custody of your niece?
1010
00:38:05,583 --> 00:38:06,783
Isn't this kind of
poor judgement
1011
00:38:06,918 --> 00:38:08,384
That you've displayed
over and over again
1012
00:38:08,520 --> 00:38:10,186
The sole reason you
were deemed unfit
1013
00:38:10,222 --> 00:38:12,688
To be accepted as the
guardian for your grand-nephew?
1014
00:38:14,592 --> 00:38:15,858
Lady, you're right,
1015
00:38:17,262 --> 00:38:18,527
I didn't have a plan.
1016
00:38:20,465 --> 00:38:22,865
The only thing that was
going through my mind
1017
00:38:22,901 --> 00:38:26,902
When I saw that awesome
little boy in my niece's arms
1018
00:38:27,939 --> 00:38:29,205
Was "not him".
1019
00:38:30,442 --> 00:38:32,408
They don't get to have him.
1020
00:38:33,612 --> 00:38:34,944
Not him.
1021
00:38:34,946 --> 00:38:36,680
(tense dramatic music)
1022
00:38:36,815 --> 00:38:38,748
No, I don't care if the minister
needs it this afternoon.
1023
00:38:38,784 --> 00:38:40,082
(knocking)
1024
00:38:40,786 --> 00:38:42,251
No. Listen, I gotta go.
1025
00:38:45,390 --> 00:38:47,824
Oh, I'm sure you
remember my clients
1026
00:38:47,893 --> 00:38:49,358
And their
class action suit?
1027
00:38:50,361 --> 00:38:52,228
I remember the
judge threw it out.
1028
00:38:52,264 --> 00:38:53,630
Yeah, see,
1029
00:38:53,765 --> 00:38:56,166
They actually decided that
they wanted to file suit
1030
00:38:56,301 --> 00:38:58,835
Against the
government individually.
1031
00:39:00,072 --> 00:39:01,338
Individually?
- Mmhmm.
1032
00:39:02,541 --> 00:39:04,174
All these women.
1033
00:39:04,309 --> 00:39:06,776
And next week it'll
be double that.
1034
00:39:06,778 --> 00:39:08,711
And, that's just the start.
1035
00:39:08,780 --> 00:39:11,714
I mean, I figure once the
media gets wind of this
1036
00:39:11,783 --> 00:39:14,184
There'll be quite a few
more women wanting to sue.
1037
00:39:15,587 --> 00:39:19,756
If the ladies wouldn't mind
stepping out into the hallway,
1038
00:39:19,825 --> 00:39:22,058
Perhaps you and I can
come to some agreement.
1039
00:39:22,661 --> 00:39:23,726
Hm.
1040
00:39:23,795 --> 00:39:28,064
(tense dramatic music)
1041
00:39:28,133 --> 00:39:29,399
Marcie:
The ladies stay.
1042
00:39:29,534 --> 00:39:31,601
(tense dramatic music)
1043
00:39:35,073 --> 00:39:37,674
Ms. Maloney, I believe
you acted impulsively,
1044
00:39:37,676 --> 00:39:39,609
And, yes, unwisely
1045
00:39:39,678 --> 00:39:41,677
When you left town with
your great-nephew.
1046
00:39:42,781 --> 00:39:45,281
But I'm troubled to
learn of the government's
1047
00:39:45,350 --> 00:39:48,451
Callous disregard for your
niece's rights as a mother.
1048
00:39:48,520 --> 00:39:50,319
And even more troubled
at why widespread
1049
00:39:50,389 --> 00:39:51,821
This disregard
appears to be.
1050
00:39:51,890 --> 00:39:53,022
Particularly,
it must be said,
1051
00:39:53,024 --> 00:39:54,924
When it comes to
indigenous women.
1052
00:39:55,059 --> 00:39:57,761
The defendant acted at
the request of the mother,
1053
00:39:57,896 --> 00:40:00,096
And had good cause to
fear the harm her nephew
1054
00:40:00,231 --> 00:40:02,899
Would suffer in the
foster care system.
1055
00:40:02,901 --> 00:40:04,834
Therefore, I find
ronnie maloney not guilty
1056
00:40:04,903 --> 00:40:06,636
On the charge
of kidnapping.
1057
00:40:06,771 --> 00:40:08,370
Sheriff:
Court is adjourned.
1058
00:40:08,407 --> 00:40:10,673
(solemn ambient music)
1059
00:40:10,742 --> 00:40:12,041
Hey ronnie, we won!
1060
00:40:13,245 --> 00:40:14,543
You should be smiling.
1061
00:40:15,914 --> 00:40:17,580
What's there to smile about?
1062
00:40:17,582 --> 00:40:20,917
I should never have been
arrested in the first place.
1063
00:40:20,919 --> 00:40:23,052
And nicholas is
still in care.
1064
00:40:23,187 --> 00:40:27,256
(solemn ambient music)
1065
00:40:27,292 --> 00:40:28,891
(muffled chattering)
1066
00:40:28,927 --> 00:40:30,860
I'm sorry I'm late.
1067
00:40:30,929 --> 00:40:32,394
I didn't mean to
leave you two alone.
1068
00:40:32,431 --> 00:40:34,230
It's okay,
we haven't ordered yet.
1069
00:40:34,266 --> 00:40:35,798
I mean, you can't
be serious.
1070
00:40:35,801 --> 00:40:37,734
These missions are
totally outdated.
1071
00:40:37,736 --> 00:40:39,535
Try telling that to the
people we're helping.
1072
00:40:39,571 --> 00:40:40,470
Hey guys,
let's just take a breath.
1073
00:40:40,605 --> 00:40:41,938
No dad, it's fine.
1074
00:40:41,940 --> 00:40:43,706
There are villages
across the globe
1075
00:40:43,742 --> 00:40:45,141
That wouldn't have
clean drinking water
1076
00:40:45,276 --> 00:40:46,409
Without peacekeepers.
1077
00:40:46,411 --> 00:40:48,344
Do you know how many
communities here in canada
1078
00:40:48,413 --> 00:40:49,545
Don't have clean water?
1079
00:40:49,614 --> 00:40:51,547
Okay, well it's not
an either/or situation.
1080
00:40:51,583 --> 00:40:52,849
Everyone should have
clean drinking water.
1081
00:40:52,918 --> 00:40:54,383
We should order.
1082
00:40:56,922 --> 00:40:58,020
The salmon
looks good.
1083
00:40:58,089 --> 00:40:59,421
Oh, it's farmed.
1084
00:40:59,925 --> 00:41:01,424
So?
1085
00:41:01,426 --> 00:41:02,692
So are chickens.
1086
00:41:02,761 --> 00:41:04,727
Louise:
(chuckles) so now
you want to discuss
1087
00:41:04,763 --> 00:41:06,162
Factory farming next?
1088
00:41:06,965 --> 00:41:08,564
Ian:
Bring it on.
1089
00:41:08,700 --> 00:41:13,402
(playful ambient music)
1090
00:41:15,173 --> 00:41:19,775
Ronnie:
Hmm, we got, uh,
stinky cheese
1091
00:41:19,811 --> 00:41:25,281
And, um, some fancy
milk chocolates.
1092
00:41:26,151 --> 00:41:27,650
What? No caviar?
1093
00:41:27,652 --> 00:41:29,986
Doug:
Just enjoy your fancy
milk chocolates, ronnie.
1094
00:41:29,988 --> 00:41:31,453
I'm lactose intolerant.
1095
00:41:32,023 --> 00:41:33,656
Ivy, my girl,
1096
00:41:33,658 --> 00:41:34,991
You'll go through
these in a day.
1097
00:41:34,993 --> 00:41:36,458
Won't you,
miss sweet tooth?
1098
00:41:37,795 --> 00:41:39,996
I feel like I owe
you guys so much.
1099
00:41:41,266 --> 00:41:42,598
Marcie:
I just think
it's amazing
1100
00:41:42,634 --> 00:41:45,702
How threatening to choke the
system with a slew of lawsuits
1101
00:41:45,837 --> 00:41:48,171
Actually got the
system to work.
1102
00:41:48,173 --> 00:41:49,238
That money is
gonna be put away
1103
00:41:49,307 --> 00:41:50,806
For this one's education.
1104
00:41:50,842 --> 00:41:52,775
Doug:
I'm just glad that social
services listened to reason
1105
00:41:52,811 --> 00:41:54,878
And had a change of heart
once ronnie was acquitted.
1106
00:41:55,013 --> 00:41:57,213
Ting, tang,
they better had.
1107
00:41:57,348 --> 00:41:58,481
Otherwise you guys and me,
1108
00:41:58,483 --> 00:42:00,583
We'd be going all the
way to the supreme court.
1109
00:42:00,652 --> 00:42:03,686
(all laughing)
1110
00:42:03,688 --> 00:42:05,120
Thank you.
1111
00:42:06,658 --> 00:42:08,057
For bringing us home.
1112
00:42:08,192 --> 00:42:14,163
(gentle ambient music)
1113
00:42:14,165 --> 00:42:20,103
♪
1114
00:42:20,238 --> 00:42:21,503
Marcie:
Oh.
1115
00:42:22,574 --> 00:42:24,107
Thank you.
1116
00:42:24,242 --> 00:42:26,842
Hey, have I got great
timing or what?
1117
00:42:26,878 --> 00:42:27,977
Marcie:
Perfect.
1118
00:42:28,046 --> 00:42:31,647
I can finally toast
this amazing team.
1119
00:42:33,585 --> 00:42:34,850
You guys did good.
1120
00:42:34,886 --> 00:42:36,052
Thank you.
1121
00:42:36,054 --> 00:42:37,219
(glasses clink)
1122
00:42:38,156 --> 00:42:39,188
Ellery:
Did I miss the toast?
1123
00:42:39,190 --> 00:42:40,490
Oh, no.
1124
00:42:40,492 --> 00:42:41,424
No worries,
1125
00:42:41,493 --> 00:42:44,494
We'll do another one
after introductions.
1126
00:42:44,496 --> 00:42:47,063
Everyone,
meet ellery lopez,
1127
00:42:47,198 --> 00:42:48,964
The newest member
of our team.
1128
00:42:50,235 --> 00:42:51,801
Ellery,
meet reggie thompson,
1129
00:42:52,971 --> 00:42:54,170
Iris beals.
1130
00:42:55,540 --> 00:42:57,006
And doug paul.
1131
00:42:58,910 --> 00:43:00,143
Ellery:
Hi doug.
1132
00:43:01,580 --> 00:43:03,545
I'm looking forward
to working together.
1133
00:43:04,148 --> 00:43:04,948
(glasses clink)
1134
00:43:05,083 --> 00:43:06,282
Everybody, cheers.
1135
00:43:06,417 --> 00:43:14,189
(uplifting music)