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Ottawa blamed as child sex assault cases fall apart + Indigenous communities face a $349B infrastructure gap – Toronto Star
April 10, 2024 A lack of judges in Toronto courts, a massive infrastructure gap in Indigenous communities and a controversial bid to fly “pro-life” flags at Catholic schools. Good morning. This is the Wednesday, April 10 edition of First Up, the Star’s daily morning digest. Sign up to get it earlier each day, in your […]
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Assembly of First Nations says $350B needed for housing, infrastructure – APTN News
Apr 09, 2024 A new report from the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) says $349.2 billion is needed to fix housing and other infrastructure after decades of “underfunding, failed fiduciary duties, and unfair distribution of Canada’s wealth as a country.” The report, prepared with the federal government department of Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), was released […]
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Report finds climate gaps in proposed B.C. LNG project – Canada’s National Observer
April 9th 2024 A First Nation in northern British Columbia has released a report that pokes holes in climate claims about a proposed LNG project and adjacent pipeline led by the Nisga’a and their industry partners. The report was commissioned by the hereditary chiefs of Gitanyow, a neighbouring nation. Titled, “Ksi Lisims LNG and Associated […]
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Charlie Angus on leaving politics, NDP’s future – CBC
Apr 09, 2024 After 20 years representing Timmons, Ontario, federal NDP MP Charlie Angus announced last week that he’s leaving politics. Angus has also spent much of his career fighting for indigenous rights, particularly for Indigenous children. He’s also served in the critic role for labour, agriculture and digital issues. Today, Charlie Angus on his […]
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Act of reconciliation’: Indian agent removed from Orillia Hall of Fame – Orillia Matters
‘I think it’s very clear that Mr. Anderson’s actions and words were harmful, and I think that it’s very important that we … rescind the place in the Hall of Fame,’ said Coun. Durnford Thomas Gummersall Anderson, a 19th-century fur trader, soldier, and British Indian Department employee, is set to be ousted from the Orillia […]
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Our North, Strong and Free: A Renewed Vision for Canada’s Defence
April 8, 2024 We live in an increasingly complex world, and the security threats faced by Canada are rapidly changing. Growing challenges to the international order that has long protected Canada’s prosperity and security, the rising impact of climate change, and the rapid pace of technological change is all affecting Canada’s national interests. These trends […]
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David Frum: Mike Harris was a very Canadian revolutionary – National Post
Apr 08, 2024 Harris’ common sense revolution reminds us that conservatism can be sensible, practical and decent and still be energizing and exciting There is something very Canadian about the phrase “Common Sense Revolution” (CSR). Like such previous Canadian concepts as “progressive conservatism” and “conscription if necessary, but not necessarily conscription,” the phrase promises to […]
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United Way Simcoe Muskoka seeking new board members – Bradford Today
Apr 8, 2024 United Way Simcoe Muskoka is currently accepting applications for new board members. “Our board is critical in guiding our efforts to address complex issues across Simcoe-Muskoka,” says Brian Shelley, chief executive and philanthropy officer, United Way Simcoe Muskoka. The local United Way’s board is made up of individuals from diverse sectors dedicated […]
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Securing Canada’s AI advantage
April 7, 2024 Artificial intelligence (AI) has incredible potential to transform the economy, improve the way we work, and enhance our way of life. The global race to scale up and adopt AI is on, and Canada is at the forefront of this technology. To make sure we can seize every opportunity in the economy […]
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Chedoke Creek: Council rejects bump in Indigenous monitoring fees – The Hamilton Spectator
April 5, 2024 City politicians have rejected paying an Indigenous group $95,357 more for its environmental monitoring of the Chedoke Creek cleanup project. That extra amount, based on the Haudenosaunee Development Institute (HDI) invoicing, is beyond the $50,000 limit set for such services during the dredging of the sewage-soaked west-end creek. Council has also said […]
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