First Nations shut out from economic opportunities of the Cannabis Act
‘For the last 150 years, First Nations have been excluded from economic opportunities on their lands,’ says Senate report.
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John A. Macdonald building in Ottawa must be renamed says Algonquin Elder
‘He was the author and auctioneer of genocide. I don’t want his name to be anywhere,’ says Claudette Commanda.
‘It needs to be a day of reckoning:’ Parliamentary committee studying land back
‘I think this study will really explore the connection of Indigenous people to land in a way that people don’t naturally equate to property.’
Justice minister proposes new bail law targeting repeat violent offenders
David Lametti says new bail laws won’t affect Gladue factors.
Parties on all sides of gun debate unhappy with revamped Bill C-21 legislation
Nunavut MP Lori Idlout says the NDP is taking a “wait and see” position with…
Ottawa announces $103M for new Indigenous shelters and transitional housing
The federal government says it’s going provide $103.8 million for the new construction and operational…
First Nations, Métis leaders from Alberta speak about Kearl tar sands in Ottawa
First Nations Chief calls the Alberta Energy Regulator ‘a joke’ at committee meeting about Kearl tar sands incidents
Budget 2023: Feds announce $2B for housing, $125M on MMIWG, $811M on health
The Trudeau government is pledging to spend $811 million for medical travel, mental health, dental,…
Justice minister says he will study application of Gladue factors as part of bail reform
Federal Justice Minister David Lametti is appearing to leave all options on the table as…
