Koskie Minsky and AWOC Bring “Sixties Scoop” Class Action in Alberta
Press Release TORONTO, Oct. 7, 2016 – Koskie Minsky LLP in Toronto, with Ahlstrom Wright Oliver & Cooper (“AWOC”) in Sherwood Park, Alberta, has commenced a class action against the Attorney…
Calgary child abuse prevention gets government support
Press Release Oct 07, 2016 The province is extending funding for a community organization that focuses on preventing child abuse through parenting and early-childhood development. As part of National Child…
Representative’s Report #27 – Reviews and Investigations: Feb. 1, 2016 to May 31, 2016
Press Release October 6, 2016 The purpose of the Representative for Children and Youth’s reviews and investigations of child deaths and critical injuries is to identify and thoughtfully analyze issues…
NAN, Kashechewan First Nation Statements on Crupi Charges
Press Release KASHECHEWAN FIRST NATION (September 22, 2016): Kashechewan First Nation Chief Leo Friday and Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler have released the following statements after the…
NAN Welcomes Ruling in Landmark Human Rights Case
Press Release THUNDER BAY, ON (September 15, 2016): Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler welcomes a decision today by the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal in the First Nations…
Rescheduling community consultations on new Corrections Act
Press Release September 09, 2016 Public Service Announcement Rescheduling community consultations on new Corrections Act Start Date: September 9, 2016 End Date: October 11, 2016 Nunavut-wide 45 sec The Department…
QIA: Mary River Project Arbitration
Press Release (September 6, 2016, Iqaluit, NU) – On July 20, 2016 the Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) initiated arbitration proceedings with Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation (BIMC) pursuant to the dispute…
Standing Committee Invites Input on Legislation that Helps Vulnerable Children and Youth
Press Release EDMONTON – The Standing Committee on Legislative Offices invites Albertans to provide their thoughts on the Child and Youth Advocate Act. The Act enables the Advocate to represent…
The Government takes action to improve detention and social reintegration conditions in Nunavik
Press Release PUVIRNITUQ, QC, Sept. 2, 2016 – While visiting the Nord-du-Québec region, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Land Occupancy, Minister of Public Security and Minister responsible for the Montréal region, Martin Coiteux,…
Lex Reynolds Adoption and Permanency Trust Fund – Call for Applications
Press Release 2017 Full and Research Grants Application Deadline: Friday, October 7, 2016 (4:30 pm) The Victoria Foundation is now accepting applications for funding through the Lex Reynolds Adoption and…
