Feds outline $4.3B for Indigenous education, health in spring economic update
OTTAWA -- The federal government is promising $4.3 billion for First Nations education, Inuit food security and Indigenous child welfare in its spring economic update.
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Manitoba Metis president rebukes AFN chief over call for withdrawal of treaty
OTTAWA -- The president of the Manitoba Metis Federation is accusing the Assembly of First Nations of misleading people about legislation that would codify the federation's right to self-government.
AFN chief asks UN to support First Nations' opposition to B.C. Indigenous law change
OTTAWA -- The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations is calling on the United Nations to condemn the "regressive" attempt by B.C. Premier David Eby's government to amend or suspend parts a landmark Indigenous rights law.
Gov. Gen. Mary Simon addresses United Nations forum on Indigenous rights
OTTAWA -- Gov. Gen. Mary Simon told the opening of the United Nations permanent forum on Indigenous issues Monday that Canada is making progress on improving the lives of Indigenous Peoples, even if that progress is slow.
Gov. Gen. Mary Simon at United Nations to talk about Indigenous rights
OTTAWA -- Gov. Gen. Mary Simon and other Indigenous leaders are at a United Nations forum on Monday to stress the importance of its Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
Gov. Gen. Mary Simon at United Nations to talk Indigenous rights
OTTAWA -- Gov. Gen. Mary Simon and other Indigenous leaders are heading to the United Nations on Monday to stress the importance of its Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
First Nations say Eby backs down again on B.C. Indigenous law
Two First Nations leadership sources say British Columbia Premier David Eby is backing down again on the suspension of key parts of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, scrapping plans to table legislation on Monday. One of the sources says the suspension bill -- which was already delayed last wee
Feds launch consultations on improving employer-employee relations
OTTAWA -- The federal government is launching consultations on ways to improve labour relations to support Canada's economy and communities.
First Nations chiefs call for inquiry into RCMP after CBC report on surveillance
OTTAWA -- First Nations leaders are calling on the RCMP to apologize and are demanding a federal inquiry after a CBC report said the police service spied on Indigenous political leaders in the 1960s and beyond.
Cree baby takes first steps on Parliament Hill in historic ceremony
OTTAWA -- Six-month-old Annora Crowe held her parents' hands as she emerged from a teepee under the shadow of the Peace Tower in Ottawa on Wednesday and took her first steps.
Cree child takes first steps on Parliament Hill in historic ceremony
OTTAWA -- Six-month old Annora Crowe held her parents hands as she emerged from a teepee under the shadow of the Peace Tower in Ottawa on Wednesday and took her first steps.
Cree child takes first steps on Parliament Hill in 'historic' ceremony
OTTAWA -- A Cree child took her first steps on the land during a "walking out" ceremony on Parliament Hill today, a moment one Algonquin elder says is historic and a reminder of the importance of family.
Clean energy groups call for East-West grid connections, investments in renewables
OTTAWA -- A coalition of clean energy groups is calling on Ottawa to connect the country through a grid powered by renewable energy.
Axworthy, Rock call on foreign affairs minister to do more to safeguard arms exports
Former senior Liberal cabinet ministers say they have "deep concern" about the federal government's decision not to pass legislation aiming to close what they consider a regulatory gap in arms exports. Former Liberal foreign affairs minister Lloyd Axworthy and former justice minister and ambassador to the United Nations Allan Rock recently wrote a letter to Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand...
Axworthy, Rock call on foreign affairs minister to do more to safeguard arms exports
OTTAWA -- Former senior Liberal cabinet ministers say they have "deep concern" about the federal government's decision not to pass legislation aiming to close what they consider a regulatory gap in arms exports.
Finnish President Alexander Stubb to meet with PM Carney in Ottawa this week
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet in Ottawa this week with Finland's President Alexander Stubb, in a visit that will mark the first official bilateral meeting between the two leaders.
Carney says floor-crossing MPs must support Liberal values on abortion, LGBTQ rights
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney says any MP who joins his caucus must adhere to Liberal values, including support for abortion and LGBTQ rights.
Carney says floor-crossing MPs must follow Liberal values on abortion, LGBTQ rights
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney says any MP who joins his caucus must adhere to Liberal values, including support for abortion and LGBTQ rights.
Indigenous women's groups call for funding to limit risks to safety, prosperity
OTTAWA -- Advocates are calling for long-term, stable federal funding to safeguard Indigenous women and girls and warning the federal government's major projects push could place them at higher risk.
Indigenous women's groups urge funding to limit risks to safety, prosperity
OTTAWA -- Advocates are calling for long-term, stable federal funding to ensure safety and prosperity for Indigenous women and girls, with a national focus on major building projects.
'Absolute betrayal': First Nations blast Eby in leaked transcript of DRIPA meeting
A leaked transcript of a meeting between Indigenous leaders and British Columbia Premier David Eby, about his plan to suspend the province's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, or DRIPA, shows them accusing him of "absolute betrayal" and colonialism. Speaker after speaker in the 17,000-word transcript of Thursday's meeting, obtained by The Canadian Press, criticize Eby's handling of...
'Absolute betrayal': First Nations blast Eby in leaked transcript of DRIPA meeting
A leaked transcript of a meeting between Indigenous leaders and British Columbia Premier David Eby, about his plan to suspend the province's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, or DRIPA, shows them accusing him of "absolute betrayal" and colonialism.
Tory MP echoes calls for Carney to apologize to Grassy Narrows over protest remarks
The Conservative critic for Indigenous Services is echoing calls for Prime Minister Mark Carney to apologize to Grassy Narrows First Nation after he said he could "outlast" a protester raising concerns about mercury poisoning in her community. Conservative MP Billy Morin says Carney acted arrogantly and should apologize to the community for laughing at their frustrations. Chrissy Isaacs, a Grassy...
Tory MP echoes calls for Carney to apologize to Grassy Narrows over protest remarks
OTTAWA -- The Conservative critic for Indigenous Services is adding his voice to calls for Prime Minister Mark Carney to apologize to Grassy Narrows First Nation after he said he could "outlast" a protester raising concerns about mercury poisoning in her community.
First Nations chiefs demand apology after PM said he could 'outlast' protester
OTTAWA -- Two First Nations chiefs are calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to apologize for saying he could "outlast" a First Nations woman who was protesting over mercury poisoning in her community.
First Nations chiefs demand apology after PM said he could 'outlast' demonstrator
OTTAWA -- Two First Nations chiefs are calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to apologize for saying he could "outlast" a First Nations woman who was protesting over mercury poisoning in her community.
Ottawa leaving First Nations ill-equipped to fight deadly fires: retired fire chief
OTTAWA -- After three house fires ripped through a First Nation in northern Ontario in less than a week, killing a small child, a retired fire chief said First Nations' firefighting operations in the region are being set up to fail by a lack of federal funding for equipment and training.
northern Ontario First Nations not equipped to fight fires, says retired fire chief
OTTAWA -- A retired fire chief says First Nations' firefighting operations in northern Ontario are being set up to fail and need better equipment and training from Indigenous Services Canada
Human Rights Tribunal set to deliver verdict on First Nations child welfare deal
OTTAWA -- The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal is expected to release a decision today on a landmark First Nations child welfare deal reached between chiefs in Ontario and the federal government.
Indigenous services minister questioned about fire that killed toddler
OTTAWA -- First Nations chiefs from northern Ontario demanded answers Thursday from Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty after they linked the death of a three-year-old boy to a lack of federal funding for fire services in their communities.
Indigenous services minister announces $738M for health, emergency management
OTTAWA -- Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty announced on Thursday a $738.9-million funding package for First Nations health care, governance and emergency management.
Indigenous services minister to announce $738M for health, emergency management
OTTAWA -- Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty is expected to announce today a $738.9-million funding package for First Nations health care, governance and emergency management.
Indigenous services minister announces $738M for health, emergency management
Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty announced on Thursday a $738.9-million funding package for First Nations health care, governance and emergency management. She is earmarking $55.6 million to build up community preparedness and emergency management co-ordination. The funds are not directly related to fire management but could help with operations such as wildfire support. Gull-Masty's department is under heavy pressure from...
Procurement ombud slams Indigenous procurement strategy outcomes in 'shocking' report
Indigenous Services Canada and other departments are failing to uphold their own Indigenous procurement strategy and may be allowing contractors to use shell companies to access contracts reserved for Indigenous businesses, says the federal procurement ombudsman. In a scathing new report released Thursday, Alexander Jeglic says Indigenous Services Canada failed to provide timely answers to procurement officers' questions in some...
Procurement ombud slams Indigenous procurement strategy outcomes in 'shocking' report
OTTAWA -- Indigenous Services Canada and other departments are failing to uphold their own Indigenous procurement strategy and may be allowing contractors to use shell companies to access contracts reserved for Indigenous businesses, the federal procurement ombudsman said Thursday in a new report.
First Nations call for audit of Human Rights Commission following death of 3-year-old
OTTAWA -- A First Nations group is calling on the federal auditor general to investigate the Canadian Human Rights Commission, arguing its delay in hearing a case about funding for on-reserve fire services is resulting in unnecessary death.
First Nations call for audit of Human Rights Commission following death of 3 year old
OTTAWA -- A First Nations group is calling on the federal auditor general to investigate the Canadian Human Rights Commission, arguing its delay in hearing a case about funding for on-reserve fire services is resulting in unnecessary deaths.
B.C. mulls plan to weaken DRIPA, in secret document shared with First Nations leaders
OTTAWA -- British Columbia Premier David Eby is considering amendments that would weaken the province's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, after two recent court decisions siding with First Nations under the law's current wording.
B.C. mulls changes to weaken DRIPA, shares secret document with First Nations leaders
OTTAWA -- British Columbia Premier David Eby's government is considering amendments that would weaken a landmark reconciliation law that says the province will take "all measures" to align the rights of Indigenous Peoples with existing provincial legislation..
Why it could take years to trace the Indigenous artifacts returned by the Vatican
OTTAWA -- More than 60 Indigenous items repatriated from the Vatican are now back on Canadian soil -- but their journey home is just getting started.
Metis National Council signs agreement with Northwest Territory Metis Nation
OTTAWA -- The Metis National Council has signed an agreement with the Northwest Territory Metis Nation it says will increase collaboration between the two groups to advance Metis interests at the federal level.
First Nations leaders unveil more items repatriated from the Vatican
OTTAWA -- First Nations leaders on Tuesday unveiled five items repatriated to their communities after being held at the Vatican for more than a century. They also unboxed another two crates of items with origins that have yet to be determined.
First Nations leaders unveil items repatriated from the Vatican at History Museum
OTTAWA -- First Nations leaders unveiled today five items repatriated to their communities after being at the Vatican for more than a century, and unboxed another two crates of items with origins that have yet to be determined.
Prime Minister Carney announces three byelections for April 13
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced three byelection for ridings in Ontario and Quebec.
What you need to know about new legislation that could expand First Nations status
OTTAWA -- All four opposition parties in the House of Commons are backing legislation to change status rules in the Indian Act to end what is known as the second-generation cutoff.
Opposition parties back changes to status rules in Indian Act, Liberals say not yet
OTTAWA -- All four opposition parties in the House of Commons are backing legislation to change the status rules in the Indian Act to end the "second-generation cutoff."
Indigenous Peoples play a key role in national security: Gov. Gen. Mary Simon
OTTAWA -- Gov. Gen. Mary Simon says Indigenous communities across the country -- and particularly in the Arctic -- play a vital role in Canada's national security.
All opposition parties support changes to Indian Act status, Liberals say not yet
OTTAWA -- All four opposition parties in the House of Commons are backing legislation to change the status rules in the Indian Act to end what is known as the second-generation cutoff.
Feds earmark $1.55 billion to ensure equal services for First Nations kids
OTTAWA -- Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty is expected to announce $1.55 billion in federal funding today to support Jordan's Principle, a legal principle that states First Nations children must have equal access to social and health services.
Metis leaders unveil 1920s model dog sled repatriated from Vatican
OTTAWA -- Metis leaders today unveiled a model dog sled repatriated to their communities after more than a century in the Vatican collection.
Survivors call on Ottawa to pass bill to criminalize forced or coerced sterilization
OTTAWA -- Survivors are calling on Ottawa to pass legislation to criminalize non-consensual sterilization.
Canada-Ukraine Foundation calls on feds to match donations as war hits four-year mark
OTTAWA -- The Canada-Ukraine Foundation is calling on Ottawa to match donations to support humanitarian work in the country as the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion approaches.
Indigenous leaders outline priorities for spring sitting of Parliament
OTTAWA -- Indigenous leaders were braced for change after the last federal election, when Prime Minister Mark Carney's win ushered in a new look for the Liberal government after 10 years under Justin Trudeau.
Final commercial flight operated by Canadian airline departed from Cuba: Anand
OTTAWA -- Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says the final flight operated by Canadian airlines departed from Cuba yesterday.
Former CBC bureau chief Elly Alboim, 78, remembered for his lasting mark on politics
OTTAWA -- Longtime CBC News parliamentary bureau chief and Carleton University journalism professor Elly Alboim, who died last week at age 78, is being remembered for his lasting mark on politics and for helping to launch generations of new political journalists.
Arviat, Nunavut chosen as main campus location for Inuit Nunangat University
OTTAWA -- Arviat, Nunavut has been chosen as the main campus location for the planned Inuit Nunangat University.
Auto thefts down 18% year-over-year while recovery remains low: report
OTTAWA -- The number of vehicles stolen in Canada fell sharply last year but there were still almost 47,000 such thefts reported and more than a third of those were never recovered, says a new report released Wednesday.
Conservatives table motion on refugee claims in response to extortion wave
OTTAWA -- The Conservatives introduced a motion Tuesday calling on the government to bar non-citizens convicted of serious crimes from making refugee claims.
Conservatives propose changing the rules for non-citizens convicted of crimes
OTTAWA -- The Conservatives on Tuesday introduced a motion calling on the government to bar non-citizens convicted of serious crimes from making refugee claims.
NDP MPP jumps to federal Liberals as Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith eyes provincial seat and leadership
The resignation of longtime MP Bill Blair has triggered a potential round of political musical chairs, as the federal Liberals poach a provincial NDP representative to run for his seat and a Liberal MP looks to fill that provincial void. The Liberals named Ontario NDP member of provincial parliament Doly Begum as their candidate Tuesday for Scarborough Southwest following Blair's...