The latest edition of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute’s flagship magazine examines the lasting impact of Justin Trudeau’s Washington visit and US primary season for Canada-US relations OTTAWA, April 19, 2016 – What does the future hold for the world’s greatest cross-border relationship? Outsider candidates like Democrat Bernie Sanders and Republican Donald Trump have trampled on the […]
April 20, 2016 One conversation has been happening a lot lately in the media, centring around relocation and how Indigenous Peoples need to assimilate into urban society if we are ever going to be successful. This line of thinking is literally as old as Canada, and frankly, it’s very stale. Here’s what various studies, commissions, […]
Source: The Canadian Press Apr 19, 2016 OTTAWA _ Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is marking his six-month anniversary of being elected to power by going back to what he terms his true roots. Trudeau spoke to the Canadian Teachers Federation today, saying no matter what he does now, he will always consider himself a teacher. The prime […]
April 20, 2016 The Chippewas of the Thames First Nation (COTTFN) is seriously considering filing for an immediate injunction against Enbridge’s Line 9. The injunction would force Enbridge to cease the flow of Line 9 — currently pumping up to 300,000 barrels a day of diluted tar sands bitumen through the First Nation’s territory — […]
Source: The Canadian Press Apr 19, 2016 TORONTO _ Engineers from China recently visited the Ring of Fire in northern Ontario to assess the potential of building a $2-billion railway line, a proponent behind developing minerals in the area said Tuesday. Frank Smeenk, CEO of Toronto-based mineral exploration company KWG Resources, said the rail line is crucial […]
April 20, 2016 Wholesale trade, February 2016 Wholesale sales decreased 2.2% to $55.8 billion in February after three consecutive increases. Lower sales were recorded in five of seven subsectors, accounting for 66% of total wholesale sales. Continue reading Health Reports, April 2016 A new study of five-year cancer survival over the 2004-to-2008 period, “Differences in […]
TORONTO, CANADA–(April 19, 2016) – KWG Resources Inc. (CSE:KWG)(FRANKFURT:KW6) (“KWG”) has received subscriptions to complete the $1.5 million private placement of units previously announced, including $0.6 million in settlement of amounts payable to directors, officers, employees and consultants. KWG has closed $1.36 million of subscriptions (including the entire debt settlement) and expects to close the […]
TORONTO, ON–(April 19, 2016) – Northland Power Inc. (“Northland”) (TSX: NPI) (TSX: NPI.PR.A) (TSX: NPI.PR.B) (TSX: NPI.PR.C) (TSX: NPI.DB.B) (TSX: NPI.DB.C) announced today that the Ontario Court of Appeal has released its decision in respect of the appeal by the Ontario Electricity Financial Corporation (OEFC) of the March 12, 2015 decision by the Superior Court in relation to the interpretation of […]
Source: The Canadian Press – Broadcast wire Apr 20, 2016 OTTAWA – Justin Trudeau is defending his government’s careful approach to legalizing medical assistance in dying, which has frustrated advocates who feel the federal policy is only a half-measure. But Trudeau argues it’s such a big step, it needs to be implemented slowly. The prime minister made […]
April 18, 2016 In February and March, President Russell held a number of community meetings to update our members on exciting NCC initiatives and files. Check out this short video with highlights from these meetings. NT4
