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**RIPPLE COMMENT** According to National Post (established source), an opinion piece by Chris Selley suggests that the Canadian government's attempts to reform the justice system have inadvertently made it less fair for Indigenous crime victims. The direct cause of this issue is the government's intention to make the justice system more equitable for accused Indigenous criminals. However, in doing so, they have created a paradox where Indigenous victims receive less justice due to the prioritization of accused individuals' rights (National Post). This intermediate step in the causal chain is the government's misguided approach to reforming the justice system. As a result, this news event creates a ripple effect on the forum topic by: * Highlighting flaws in the current justice system that disproportionately affect Indigenous victims * Raising questions about the effectiveness of alternative governance models and their potential impact on Indigenous communities * Suggesting that the government's efforts to address Indigenous overrepresentation in the criminal justice system may be misguided, leading to unintended consequences The domains affected by this news event include: * Indigenous Peoples and Nations > Sovereignty, Governance and UNDRIP (directly impacted) * Justice and Law Enforcement (indirectly impacted) This evidence is classified as an opinion piece by a credible journalist, which provides insight into the potential consequences of government policies. **UNCERTAINTY** It remains uncertain whether the current government will revise its approach to justice system reform in response to criticisms like those raised by Chris Selley. If they do, it could lead to more equitable outcomes for Indigenous victims and accused individuals alike. ---