Nunavut fears prisoner influx triggered by proposed Tory legislation
The Tory government has proposed new legislation that they say is designed to get “tough on crime.”
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‘Hypocritical’ Greenpeace ‘use’ of Aboriginal people ‘problematic:’ Senator Brazeau
reenpeace is using Aboriginal people for the organization’s own aims in their fight against the tar sands, according to Conservative Senator Patrick Brazeau.
Atleo ‘excited’ about Saganash’s ‘courageous’ NDP leadership bid
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn Atleo says he is “excited” about NDP MP Romeo Saganash’s bid to become the next leader of the NDP and potentially “the prime minister of the country.”
Conservative’s attempt to quash injection site threatened ‘health’ and ‘lives’ of addicts: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled against the Conservative government’s efforts to shut down Vancouver’s safe-injection site for drug addicts.
Harper, Turmel spar over Aboriginal poverty
Prime Minister Stephen Harper called on the NDP Thursday to back his government’s efforts to improve the lives of Aboriginal people in the country.
Nova Scotia appoints investigator to oversee police
In Nova Scotia, the days of police investigating themselves have ended.
Matrimonial property rights bill re-introduced
The Harper government has introduced a bill in the Senate to deal with matrimonial property rights.
Chief Nelson ousted by Roseau River custom council
The chief of Roseau River First Nation in Manitoba is once again making headlines.