Foreign online streaming services must now pay into fund for Canadian news, content
Online streaming services such as Netflix and Spotify are being told they must start contributing…
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Grassy Narrows First Nation sues Ontario, Canada over mercury contamination
A northern Ontario First Nation is suing the governments of Ontario and Canada over ongoing mercury contamination in a river system that flows through its territory.
Northern Affairs minister says ‘it’s to be determined’ if entire Nutrition North subsidy going to consumers
Federal government commits external review of program.
Spiraling salmon populations ignite calls for urgent revisions as Alaskan fisheries continue to overfish
Three conservation groups met virtually with the federal fisheries committee to rally support for urgent…
St. Anne’s lawyer calls for inquiry into Justice Canada’s handling of school records
A lawyer representing survivors of St. Anne’s Indian Residential School in northern Ontario says there…
Federal addictions minister says B.C public decriminalization reversal under review
The federal minister for addictions and mental health says it’s too early to draw conclusions…
With future of Bill C-53 in doubt, Métis Nation of Ontario exploring all options
The president of the Métis Nation of Ontario says the organization will continue to pursue…
North West Company says officials intend to participate in committee hearings on subsidy program
A spokesperson for the North West Company (NWC) says it’s open to any invitation from…
‘We get pennies’: NDP Idlout denounces federal budget for lack of commitment to Indigenous Peoples
Indigenous leaders responded to Tuesday’s federal budget with frustration and disappointment. According to NDP MP…
