Statement on one year anniversary of the Tsilhqot’in decision
June 26, 2015 VICTORIA – John Horgan Leader of B.C.’s New Democrats, made the following statement recognizing the one year anniversary of the Tsilhqot’in decision: “One year ago today Canada’s…
Northern Development Ministers Discuss Challenges and Opportunities for Building Canada’s North
Whitehorse, Yukon (June 25, 2015) – Ministers representing Canada’s northern jurisdictions met in Whitehorse this week for the Northern Development Ministers Forum (NDMF) to discuss priority initiatives for growth across…
B.C. Mining Code Review Welcome, But Needs Broad Scope
June 26, 2015 (Ottawa) MiningWatch Canada welcomes the B.C. government’s Wednesday announcement that it will review the provincial mining code, but warns that the review needs to be broad enough to…
Minister Aglukkaq Announces Funding for a New Marine Facility at Pond Inlet
Project made possible thanks to New Building Canada Plan June 26, 2015 – Pond Inlet, Nunavut – Infrastructure Canada The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Environment, Minister of the…
Wildfire Situation escalating in Northern Saskatchewan
June 25, 2015 Travel Not Recommended in La Ronge Area; Fire Ban in Place for All of Northern Saskatchewan Due to extreme wildfire hazards in northern Saskatchewan, the Ministry of…
The First Nations Leadership Council Demands a Fair Process for Treaty 8 First Nations in Court Over the Proposed Site C Dam on the Peace River
VANCOUVER, June 25, 2015 – The First Nations Leadership Council, composed of the executives from the Union of BC Indian Chiefs, the First Nations Summit, and the BC Assembly of First…
Roundtable on access to skilled labour for mining, energy sectors
June 25, 2015 VANCOUVER – Representatives from the mining and energy sectors met with the federal and provincial government today to discuss skilled labour initiatives and human resource planning, as…
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Marks One Year Anniversary of “Historic” Supreme Court of Canada Tsilhqot’in Decision
June 26, 2015 Assembly of First Nations National Chief Marks One Year Anniversary of “Historic” Supreme Court of Canada Tsilhqot’in Decision (Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde…
Ontario Launches Aboriginal Procurement Program
Province Helping Aboriginal Businesses Build Capacity, Form Partnerships June 26, 2015 – Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs Ontario is launching a new initiative that will help Aboriginal business owners sell products and…
Iqaluit community cleanup 2015
June 18, 2015 Public Service Announcement Iqaluit’s 2015 community cleanup will take place tomorrow, Friday, June 19, from 9 a.m. to noon. Bags and gloves will be available in the…
