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Controversial legislation to fast-track major projects, Bill C-5, becomes law

Controversial legislation to fast-track major projects, Bill C-5, becomes law

OTTAWA — The Liberal government's controversial major projects bill became law Thursday — legislation Indigenous leaders have warned could lead to widespread protests and legal challenges if Ottawa doesn't respect their rights and title.
Major projects: How Bill C-5 works and why it alarms its critics

Major projects: How Bill C-5 works and why it alarms its critics

OTTAWA — Parliament has passed controversial major projects legislation that Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada needs to shore up its economy in the face of a trade war with the United States.
Two First Nations setting up encampment near proposed bridge to Ring of Fire

Two First Nations setting up encampment near proposed bridge to Ring of Fire

A political decision one thousand kilometres from Jeronimo Kataquapit's home in a remote First Nation near James Bay set the course for his summer.
Federal Court approves Indian Hospitals class-action settlement

Federal Court approves Indian Hospitals class-action settlement

OTTAWA — The Federal Court has approved a multi-billion-dollar class-action settlement for people who suffered abuse at federally run 'Indian hospitals' following out-of-court negotiations between Ottawa and Indigenous survivors.
Amid the pressures of fame, Aysanabee is finding his voice and purpose

Amid the pressures of fame, Aysanabee is finding his voice and purpose

TORONTO — A couple of years ago, Aysanabee didn't see himself as an alternative music artist, but lately, he doesn't mind the label.
Kurtley Beale among first 5 selected for Indigenous squad to play the British and Irish Lions

Kurtley Beale among first 5 selected for Indigenous squad to play the British and Irish Lions

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The British and Irish Lions will see the familiar face of Wallaby veteran Kurtley Beale on their Australian tour , albeit later than expected.
National chief asks senators to slow down major projects bill, as senator collapses

National chief asks senators to slow down major projects bill, as senator collapses

OTTAWA — The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations is calling on senators to slow down Ottawa's sprint to pass Prime Minister Mark Carney's controversial major projects bill this week.
Nova Scotia to fund Mi'kmaq-led climate change action on Cape Breton

Nova Scotia to fund Mi'kmaq-led climate change action on Cape Breton

The Nova Scotia government is giving the Unama’ki Institute of Natural Resources in Cape Breton $893,000 to fund Mi’kmaq-led climate change adaptation work.
Receiver planning sale of Yukon gold mine involved in contaminant release disaster

Receiver planning sale of Yukon gold mine involved in contaminant release disaster

The court-appointed receiver of a Yukon gold mine that suffered a catastrophic heap-leach facility failure last year said it plans to sell the mine and will be seeking approval within the week to start the process.
Events taking place across Canada Saturday to mark Indigenous Peoples Day

Events taking place across Canada Saturday to mark Indigenous Peoples Day

OTTAWA — Hundreds gathered Saturday at events across Canada to mark Indigenous Peoples Day, with messages of optimism about future reconciliation mixed with criticism that there remains much to be done.
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