Trudeau splits Crown-Indigenous relations, northern affairs in cabinet shuffle
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a cabinet shuffle on Wednesday, adding new ministers and…
Natural resources
NEB’s review of Trans Mountain pipeline fell short, critics say
Last week the National Energy Board approved Kinder Morgan’s twinning of its existing Trans Mountain pipeline.
BC premier calls out feds for dragging its feet on natural resource development in western Canada
(BC Premier Christy Clark, centre, says to some, the importance of Western Canada and resources…
Maliseet want Ottawa to stop open-pit mine threatening dwindling harvesting area
The proposed mine is in the heart of Maliseet territory, 60 kilometres north of Fredericton.
Woman’s Site C hunger strike enters day 17
Young woman is camped out at BC Hydro’s corporate offices
The possible return of a Niobium mine creating worries in Kanesatake
Project could bring $5 million to community
Are indigenous nations the true rulers of Canada’s resources?
In his book, Resource Rulers, Bill Gallagher outlines a series of legal wins by indigenous peoples across the country within Canada’s courts that, he says, effectively makes them the true rulers of the riches within Canada’s lands.
Mi’kmaq prepared for battle with Alton Gas
Meeting with gas company fails to find solution.
Alberta exploring how to better share wealth from resources with First Nations
Alberta breaking new ground on talks