41 h. ago Conservative MP calls on Ottawa to do more on wildfires, criticizes forest entry ban

Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner says Ottawa must act on wildfires, slamming "inaction" and calling for more resources instead of restricting movement.

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42 h. ago Ottawa travellers should check their flights ahead of possible Air Canada job action

Air Canada began cancelling flights ahead of possible weekend job action as flight attendants and the company hit a bargaining impasse.

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46 h. ago Alberta government says canola tariffs are a “devastating blow” to farmers

Alberta's agriculture minister is calling on Ottawa to "act swiftly" and engage in constructive dialogue with China to restore Canadian canola farmers access to the Chinese market.

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4 d. ago Indigenous groups question government funding for Métis Nation of Ontario

The Chiefs of Ontario suggests $819 million has gone to the Métis Nation of Ontario — an organization First Nations leaders say has no legitimacy and threatens their rights.

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4 d. ago Indigenous groups question government funding for Metis Nation of Ontario

OTTAWA — First Nations in Ontario and the Manitoba Metis Federation say nearly $1 billion in federal funding went to a group they allege is fraudulently claiming Metis identity. The Chiefs of Ontario, which represents 133 First Nations in the province, shared with The Canadian Press data on more than 20 years worth of federal […]

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8 d. ago Carney to meet with three Metis groups on major projects bill today

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to meet today with three provincial Metis groups to discuss his government’s major projects legislation. The legislation allows cabinet to quickly grant federal approvals for big industrial projects that are deemed to be in the national interest by sidestepping environmental protections and other legislation. Carney is expected […]

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8 d. ago Manitoba Metis Federation turns down Carney’s invitation to talk major projects

OTTAWA — The Manitoba Metis Federation is turning down Prime Minister Mark Carney’s invitation to discuss his government’s controversial major projects legislation, saying it won’t attend the meeting alongside another Metis group it says has no reason to exist. The federation, which represents Red River Metis, says Carney’s decision to include the Metis Nation of […]

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3 w. ago Carney to meet with Inuit leaders as part of talks on major projects bill

The meeting will cover a range of issues, including how the Building Canada Act can be implemented consistent with Inuit land claims agreements and in partnership with Inuit.

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4 w. ago Carney says he’s ready to listen to First Nations on major projects legislation

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said he was at a summit with First Nations leaders on Thursday to listen to their concerns about the government’s major projects legislation but almost all of the meeting is being held behind closed doors. The Assembly of First Nations advocated for the entire meeting to be made public, […]

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4 w. ago Carney’s set to meet with First Nations on major projects law

The closed-door meeting was promised by Carney in June after chiefs said their rights were not respected by the rush to push the Building Canada Act through Parliament in June.

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last month Chiefs of Ontario say Ottawa acting unfairly in major projects meeting Thursday

Bill C-5, the Building Canada Act, allows cabinet to quickly grant federal approvals for big industrial projects like mines, ports and pipelines by sidestepping existing laws.

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