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Former Harper advisor had deal with escort for First Nations water contracts: document

14 years ago By Kenneth Jackson

A former senior advisor to Prime Minister Stephen Harper was lobbying Indian Affairs to land water contracts potentially worth millions of dollars for an Ottawa-based water company that employed his fiancee who was an escort.

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Canada’s UN arguments trouble TRC commissioner

14 years ago By Jorge Barrera

Canada’s most recent positioning during UN debates on indigenous peoples rights has left one of the main players with the commission delving into the dark history of residential schools wondering if he can ever reconcile with this country.