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As allies turn on B.C. NDP, house leader Farnworth celebrates 'great session'

As allies turn on B.C. NDP, house leader Farnworth celebrates 'great session'

VICTORIA — Can a government have a "great session" if its flagship legislation draws condemnation from a coalition of historical allies? B.C.

Bill 15 is poised to become law. B.C. First Nations leaders say that would be a step back for reconciliation

Despite weeks of growing opposition from First Nations, municipal governments and environmental organizations, B.C.’s controversial Bill 15 is now law.
Last-minute changes to Ontario mining bill are not good enough, First Nations say

Last-minute changes to Ontario mining bill are not good enough, First Nations say

TORONTO — Last-minute changes to a controversial Ontario mining bill are not good enough and ignore a central plea to work together on drafting legislation, First Nations said Thursday.
Supreme Court of Canada dismisses Nunavut's bid to toss out school language case

Supreme Court of Canada dismisses Nunavut's bid to toss out school language case

OTTAWA — A lawsuit over the right to Inuit language instruction in the Nunavut public school system is a step closer to being heard following a Supreme Court of Canada decision.
National chief says First Nations frustrated by 'fast-track' approach to development

National chief says First Nations frustrated by 'fast-track' approach to development

OTTAWA — The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations says she doesn't blame First Nations leaders who are voicing frustration with governments promising to fast-track development in their territories in the name of national unity.
Ontario to amend mining bill, add Indigenous economic zones amid First Nations uproar

Ontario to amend mining bill, add Indigenous economic zones amid First Nations uproar

TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford's government is set to capitulate to some First Nation demands on a controversial mining bill, though it will not kill the proposed law outright despite the growing backlash.
Hoarding covering Sir John A. Macdonald statue at Queen's Park to be removed

Hoarding covering Sir John A. Macdonald statue at Queen's Park to be removed

TORONTO — Hoarding that has covered a statue of Sir John A.
New street check policy includes reason for stop, right to end stop: Montreal police

New street check policy includes reason for stop, right to end stop: Montreal police

MONTREAL — Montreal's police chief has asked his officers to change how they behave when they stop people on the street, the latest effort by the police to frame street checks amid calls to have them banned altogether.
Former Yukon First Nation chief in the running to become premier

Former Yukon First Nation chief in the running to become premier

WHITEHORSE — A former chief of Yukon's largest First Nation is in the running to become the leader of the territory's Liberal Party and its next premier.
Glooscap First Nation in Nova Scotia launches new security company

Glooscap First Nation in Nova Scotia launches new security company

HANTSPORT — A First Nation in Nova Scotia has established a new commercial security company, a move its chief says is another example of the First Nation’s commitment to securing financial independence.