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Liberal MP wants to see major projects bill amended, studied further

Liberal MP wants to see major projects bill amended, studied further

OTTAWA — Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith warned Tuesday that Parliament is hastily plowing ahead with the government's major projects bill when it should be in listening mode.
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‘Canada is not for sale’ — but new Ontario law prioritizes profits over environmental and Indigenous rights

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Brazil auctions off several Amazon oil sites despite environmentalists and Indigenous protests

Brazil auctions off several Amazon oil sites despite environmentalists and Indigenous protests

BRASILANDIA, Brazil (AP) — Brazil auctioned off several land and offshore potential oil sites near the Amazon River on Tuesday as it aims to expand production in untapped regions despite protests from environmental and Indigenous groups .
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National chief slams House committee for limiting witnesses on major projects bill

National chief slams House committee for limiting witnesses on major projects bill

OTTAWA — The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations slammed the committee of MPs studying the government's major projects bill on Tuesday for failing to invite more witnesses.
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Indigenous, Black patients waiting longer to be seen in Winnipeg ERs: report

Indigenous, Black patients waiting longer to be seen in Winnipeg ERs: report

WINNIPEG — Race-based data collected in Manitoba's health-care systems suggests Indigenous, African and Black patients are waiting longer in Winnipeg emergency rooms and often leave without seeing a doctor.
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Brazil auctions off several Amazon oil sites despite environmentalists and Indigenous protests

Brazil auctions off several Amazon oil sites despite environmentalists and Indigenous protests

BRASILANDIA, Brazil (AP) — Brazil auctioned off several land and offshore potential oil sites near the Amazon River on Tuesday as it aims to expand production in untapped regions despite protests from environmental and Indigenous groups .
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Alberta doctors association raises concerns over premier limiting free COVID vaccines

Alberta doctors association raises concerns over premier limiting free COVID vaccines

EDMONTON — The organization representing Alberta doctors is joining health-care unions in raising concerns over Premier Danielle Smith’s decision to charge most Albertans for a COVID-19 vaccination this fall. Dr.
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Winnipeg School Division honours Indigenous graduates in the city and beyond

Winnipeg School Division honours Indigenous graduates in the city and beyond

WINNIPEG — Parker Ledoux never imagined spending the last month of her Grade 12 school year cooped up in a Winnipeg hotel room far from her home. But when an out-of-control wildfire encroached on Creighton, Sask.
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Indigenous leaders tell Senate major projects bill moving too fast, call for consults

Indigenous leaders tell Senate major projects bill moving too fast, call for consults

OTTAWA — The president of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami says "Canada's weakness" is publicly saying reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples is of top priority then acting like it isn't when it introduces legislation like the major projects bill.
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May calls Carney's decision to limit debate on major projects bill a 'new low'

May calls Carney's decision to limit debate on major projects bill a 'new low'

OTTAWA — Green Party Leader Elizabeth May said Monday that Prime Minister Mark Carney's decision to ram his government's major projects bill through the House of Commons this week represents a “new low” in contempt for Parliament.
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