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CAPP survey shows oilpatch spends billions on Indigenous-affiliated businesses
CALGARY — Oilpatch companies are big spenders on Indigenous-affiliated businesses, according to a survey commissioned by the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers released Thursday.
Jun 19, 2025 11:51 AM
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Carney's contentious major projects bill clears committee
OTTAWA — Running roughshod over the environment. Spawning the next Idle No More movement. Picking economic winners and losers. Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Building Canada Act is anything if not a magnet for criticism.
Jun 18, 2025 10:59 PM
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Doug Ford says he treats First Nations 'like gold' but they 'keep coming hat in hand'
TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he is willing to give First Nations what they want for their support in developing mines, but they cannot "keep coming hat in hand all the time to the government" for more money.
Jun 18, 2025 5:06 PM
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Pay inequality persists for women, minorities in federal public service: report
OTTAWA — While the federal government has made gains on diversity and equity in the public service, inequities persist when it comes to pay, a new Treasury Board report says.
Jun 18, 2025 2:13 PM
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Race for Yukon's next premier between business insider and former chief
A new premier of Yukon is expected to be chosen by the governing Liberal party on Thursday, leaving the winner with just months to make their mark before a territorial election has to be called.
Jun 18, 2025 2:08 PM
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Liberal MP wants to see major projects bill amended, studied further
OTTAWA — Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith warned Tuesday that Parliament is hastily plowing ahead with the government's major projects bill when it should be in listening mode.
Jun 18, 2025 6:47 AM
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‘Canada is not for sale’ — but new Ontario law prioritizes profits over environmental and Indigenous rights
This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Disclosure information is available on the original site.
Jun 18, 2025 6:00 AM
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Brazil auctions off several Amazon oil sites despite environmentalists and Indigenous protests
BRASILANDIA, Brazil (AP) — Brazil auctioned off several land and offshore potential oil sites near the Amazon River on Tuesday as it aims to expand production in untapped regions despite protests from environmental and Indigenous groups .
Jun 17, 2025 11:02 PM
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National chief slams House committee for limiting witnesses on major projects bill
OTTAWA — The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations slammed the committee of MPs studying the government's major projects bill on Tuesday for failing to invite more witnesses.
Jun 17, 2025 6:14 PM
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Indigenous, Black patients waiting longer to be seen in Winnipeg ERs: report
WINNIPEG — Race-based data collected in Manitoba's health-care systems suggests Indigenous, African and Black patients are waiting longer in Winnipeg emergency rooms and often leave without seeing a doctor.
Jun 17, 2025 4:09 PM
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