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First Nations arrive with some optimism — but mostly skepticism — as Carney's C-5 summit begins
First Nations leaders from across Canada expressed some optimism but mostly skepticism and even cynicism as they arrived in ...
Canada's PM wants to fast-track 'nation building' – but can he convince indigenous First Nations?
Indigenous communities have launched a legal challenge against a federal law that would fast-track resource development ...
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First Nations gather to meet with Carney over major projects law
First Nations leaders are meeting Thursday with Prime Minister Mark Carney and federal officials to discuss the controversial ...
Carney’s ‘last-minute’ meeting with First Nations chiefs on Bill C-5 draws skepticism
Indigenous leaders say the planning process of the summit was rushed, but hope for listening and commitment from the Prime ...
9 Ontario First Nations ask for injunction against Bill 5, say law represents 'clear and present danger'
Nine First Nations in Ontario are asking a court for an injunction that would prevent the federal and provincial governments ...
Power outages persist in 6 First Nations in northwestern Ontario, as supplies run low
Half a dozen First Nations in northwestern Ontario remain without reliable power, after wildfires damaged several utility ...
Canada's First Nations launch constitutional challenge of legislation
TORONTO - A group of Canada's First Nations has launched a constitutional challenge to recently passed laws that would ...
Indigenous-led investment fund aims to help First Nations buy interests in companies
Flowing River Capital is part of a growing number of Indigenous-led platforms in Canada promoting business and investment ...
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First Nations launch legal challenge against Ontario, federal bills 5 and C-5
The First Nations are asking the court for an injunction prohibiting the federal government from naming national interest ...
Nine Canadian First Nations launch constitutional challenge of major-projects legislation
Nine First Nations have launched a constitutional challenge of recently passed legislation meant to fast-track major projects, arguing they violate the government's constitutional obligations to First ...
First Nations leaders to hold update on Bill C-5 meant to fast-track infrastructure projects
The Chiefs of Ontario say Ottawa is levelling an unfair playing field ahead of a meeting, and that legal advisers, technical and support staff were initially allowed to register to attend but were ...