Indigenous The House of Commons passed a non-binding NDP motion Wednesday calling on the federal government to pay compensation to children and families affected by the on-reserve child welfare system, as ordered by the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal in September. Indigenous services minister says government has no plans to drop court challenge …
Read More »FSIN chief offers to fight carbon tax — if Sask. premier helps him on First Nations child welfare
Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations Chief Bobby Cameron called on Premier Scott Moe to help his organization on First Nations child welfare issues. If Moe agrees, Cameron said he’d help Moe fight the federal carbon tax, and that he’d also help Moe lobby for pipeline construction. At a Wednesday news conference, Federation …
Read More »Hockey Nova Scotia forming task force after racial slurs hurled at teen player
A teenager from Whycocomagh, N.S., who says he faced racist taunts at a recent hockey game has been overwhelmed by the support he’s received — including from a former NHL player — as Hockey Nova Scotia forms a task force to help address discrimination. Logan Prosper says he hopes to inspire …
Read More »‘We deserve to benefit from this land’: Squamish Nation votes for $3B housing project on its land
The Squamish Nation in B.C. voted last night to approve one of the largest real estate projects run by a First Nation in Canada. Janice George, hereditary chief of Sen̓áḵw, an area of Squamish land located near the south end of Vancouver’s Burrard Bridge, says the housing development will be …
Read More »First Nation says Alberta premier is ‘killing’ proposed oilsands mine by failing to address concerns
While Alberta Premier Jason Kenney calls on the federal government to approve the Teck Frontier Mine — a proposed open-pit oilsands mine, the largest ever — one First Nation is accusing him of indirectly sabotaging the project by neglecting to address lingering environmental concerns. Alberta Premier Jason Kenney speaks to …
Read More »Government of Canada supports a territory-wide initiative to…
Classified in: BusinessSubjects: WOM, PSF, NTA, CFG WHITEHORSE, Dec. 10, 2019 /CNW/ – All individuals have the right to a safe workplace with fair treatment for all. Sexual harassment impacts the health and well-being of those involved, as well as their ability to perform their jobs to the best of their …
Read More »Mountain View: How self IS self-government?
Friends, the novelty of self-government is a perfect example of how colonialism really works. The teacher has left the room, so someone from the class is now in charge. To properly understand the process one go-to person is the Cree lawyer, Sharon Venne. When you go back far enough, we …
Read More »Top stories of 2019 – July-December
JULY 2019 1 – Marnie McBean was named chef de mission of Canada’s Olympic team for the 2020 Tokyo Summer Games. The Toronto rower is a three-time Olympic gold medallist. 1 – Jamal Murray’s breakout NBA season paid off. The 22 year old from Kitchener, Ont., agreed to a five-year, …
Read More »Top stories of 2019 – July-December
JULY 2019 1 – Marnie McBean was named chef de mission of Canada’s Olympic team for the 2020 Tokyo Summer Games. The Toronto rower is a three-time Olympic gold medallist. 1 – Jamal Murray’s breakout NBA season paid off. The 22 year old from Kitchener, Ont., agreed to a five-year, …
Read More »Morneau on economic fears: Recession-smeshion
Minister of Finance Bill Morneau makes an announcement on lowering taxes for the middle class in the Foyer of the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. (Justin Tang/CP) Welcome to a sneak peek of the Maclean’s Politics Insider newsletter. Sign-up at the bottom of the page …
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