
Richard Beauvais
Richard Beauvais is one of the two men who were switched at birth in 1955 in Manitoba, leading to a life-long estrangement from his biological family. Raised in the Métis community of St. Laurent, he recently received a public apology and compensation of $250,000 from the Manitoba government for the injustices he suffered.
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Richard Beauvais was one of the two men switched at birth in Manitoba who received compensation from the provincial government.
Two men switched at birth in Manitoba each compensated $250,000 by provinceThe Globe and Mail·
Canada· 2026-09-24










