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Majority of MPs vote down Conservative motion calling for private property protection
By Sarah Ritchie A majority of the House of Commons voted against a non-binding motion calling on the federal government to take action to protect private property from First Nations land claims. The Conservatives introduced and voted for the motion, while the Liberals, NDP and Bloc Québécois all voted against it. The issue stems from a 2025 B.C. Supreme Court ruling that confirmed the Cowichan Tribes hold Aboriginal title over about 300 hectares of land in Richmond, B.C. The ruling…
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Six Nations Elected Council has become, well, simply put, just too bureaucratic. That is, the councillors…
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Majority of MPs vote down Conservative motion calling for private property protection
By Sarah Ritchie A majority of the House of Commons voted against a non-binding motion calling…
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‘It really made me proud’: Youth bring Indigenous rights, concerns to United Nations forum
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Ontario ministry experts raised concerns about at-risk species law changes, emails show
By Leah Borts-Kuperman, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Narwhal As the Doug Ford government prepared to…
MPs set to vote on Conservative motion calling for protection of private property
By Sarah Ritchie Members of Parliament are set to hold a non-binding vote today on a…
First Nations decry denialism on anniversary of suspected graves found at B.C. site
A First Nations leadership group says attempts to minimize “well-documented atrocities” at residential schools since the…
Carney points to Brexit, warns Alberta separation push could be ‘dangerous bluff’
By David Baxter Prime Minister Mark Carney said Monday the Alberta referendum on separation is a…
Experts explain how Indigenous rights are a major hurdle for Alberta secession
By Fakiha Baig Political scientists say Indigenous treaty rights represent a significant legal hurdle for separatists…
MPs return for Ottawa to begin the final sitting days before summer break
By David Baxter The House of Commons reconvenes today for a final stretch before the summer…
Great Bear Sea waters move closer to federal protection
By Sonal Gupta, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Canada’s National Observer A stretch of ocean off BC’s…
Smith says Alberta separatists should focus on fall vote rather than ousting her
By Jack Farrell Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says separatists who are upset that a binding vote…
Students make a splash at annual water festival
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Kenora’s Moose Hide Campaign continues growing one conversation at a time
By Pam Fedack, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Kenora Miner & News What started as a quiet…
Experts explain how Indigenous rights are a major hurdle for Alberta secession
By Fakiha Baig Political scientists say Indigenous treaty rights represent a significant legal hurdle for separatists…
New marine monitoring hub in Nunavut part of $816 million federal spending plans
By William Koblensky Varela, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunavut News The federal government is promising to…
Motion Picture Association slams CRTC rules on Canadian content investment
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Nunavut will get 725 homes in deal with federal government instead of 750
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The latest on Alberta’s vote on whether to have binding separation referendum
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has announced there will be a separation question on an Oct. 19…







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