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B.C. Premier Unveils $30 Billion Critical Minerals Plan Through First Nations Partnerships
British Columbia Premier David Eby announced a plan to unlock $30 billion in critical mineral mine investments by collaborating with First Nations, prioritizing projects with pre-existing agreements, and streamlining regulatory approvals while protecting 30 percent of land and water by 2030.
B.C. Premier Unveils $30 Billion Critical Minerals Plan Through First Nations Partnerships
British Columbia Premier David Eby announced a plan to unlock $30 billion in critical mineral mine investments by collaborating with First Nations, prioritizing projects with pre-existing agreements, and streamlining regulatory approvals while protecting 30 percent of land and water by 2030.
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48% Bias Score
First Indigenous Minister Faces Daunting Challenges
Mandy Gull-Masty, the first Indigenous person to lead Indigenous Services Canada, inherits a series of challenging files including child welfare reform and ensuring access to clean drinking water and infrastructure, facing immense pressure to deliver results while navigating complex relationships wi...
First Indigenous Minister Faces Daunting Challenges
Mandy Gull-Masty, the first Indigenous person to lead Indigenous Services Canada, inherits a series of challenging files including child welfare reform and ensuring access to clean drinking water and infrastructure, facing immense pressure to deliver results while navigating complex relationships wi...
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First Nations Demand Review of Resource Agreements Amidst Alberta Secession Talk
The Assembly of First Nations is demanding a federal review of nearly century-old natural resource transfer agreements following Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's introduction of a bill potentially leading to an Alberta separatist referendum, claiming that First Nations were never consulted on those ...
First Nations Demand Review of Resource Agreements Amidst Alberta Secession Talk
The Assembly of First Nations is demanding a federal review of nearly century-old natural resource transfer agreements following Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's introduction of a bill potentially leading to an Alberta separatist referendum, claiming that First Nations were never consulted on those ...
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Alberta First Nations Accuse Premier of Treaty Violation Over Potential Separation Referendum
Alberta's First Nations accuse Premier Danielle Smith of violating Treaties 6, 7, and 8 by promoting a bill that could lead to a provincial referendum on separation from Canada, prompting letters demanding she halt this action and include them in decision-making related to their lands and resources.
Alberta First Nations Accuse Premier of Treaty Violation Over Potential Separation Referendum
Alberta's First Nations accuse Premier Danielle Smith of violating Treaties 6, 7, and 8 by promoting a bill that could lead to a provincial referendum on separation from Canada, prompting letters demanding she halt this action and include them in decision-making related to their lands and resources.
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40% Bias Score
Remote Polling Locations Impeded Indigenous Voting in 2021; Improvements Made for Upcoming Election
Kent McDonald, a teacher on the Little Red River Cree Nation in Northern Alberta, was prevented from voting in the 2021 federal election due to inaccessible polling locations, highlighting systemic barriers to Indigenous voter participation; however, Elections Canada is working to remedy these issue...
Remote Polling Locations Impeded Indigenous Voting in 2021; Improvements Made for Upcoming Election
Kent McDonald, a teacher on the Little Red River Cree Nation in Northern Alberta, was prevented from voting in the 2021 federal election due to inaccessible polling locations, highlighting systemic barriers to Indigenous voter participation; however, Elections Canada is working to remedy these issue...
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36% Bias Score
Kitselas Nation Votes Overwhelmingly for Self-Governance
The Kitselas First Nation in British Columbia's Skeena Valley overwhelmingly voted to become self-governing on Thursday, with 85% voting Yes for the treaty and 81% for its constitution, ending governance under Canada's Indian Act and paving the way for self-determination.
Kitselas Nation Votes Overwhelmingly for Self-Governance
The Kitselas First Nation in British Columbia's Skeena Valley overwhelmingly voted to become self-governing on Thursday, with 85% voting Yes for the treaty and 81% for its constitution, ending governance under Canada's Indian Act and paving the way for self-determination.
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48% Bias Score
Treaty Relationship Central to Canada's Future, Says Former Assembly of First Nations Chief
Former Assembly of First Nations Chief Perry Bellegarde explains the importance of King Charles III's presence at the opening of Canada's Parliament on May 27th, highlighting the enduring legal and moral weight of the Treaties between the Crown and First Nations, predating Canadian Confederation.
Treaty Relationship Central to Canada's Future, Says Former Assembly of First Nations Chief
Former Assembly of First Nations Chief Perry Bellegarde explains the importance of King Charles III's presence at the opening of Canada's Parliament on May 27th, highlighting the enduring legal and moral weight of the Treaties between the Crown and First Nations, predating Canadian Confederation.
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40% Bias Score
Onion Lake Cree Nation Renews Lawsuit Against Alberta's Sovereignty Act
The Onion Lake Cree Nation has resumed its lawsuit against Alberta's Sovereignty Act, claiming it violates their treaty rights by potentially circumventing existing agreements with the Crown; the province has until June 6th to respond.
Onion Lake Cree Nation Renews Lawsuit Against Alberta's Sovereignty Act
The Onion Lake Cree Nation has resumed its lawsuit against Alberta's Sovereignty Act, claiming it violates their treaty rights by potentially circumventing existing agreements with the Crown; the province has until June 6th to respond.
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40% Bias Score
Alberta's Separatist Movement Faces First Nations Referendum Threat
First Nations chiefs in Alberta are threatening a referendum to remove Premier Danielle Smith from office unless she meets to address concerns about Alberta's separatist movement, which they claim violates their treaty rights and international law.
Alberta's Separatist Movement Faces First Nations Referendum Threat
First Nations chiefs in Alberta are threatening a referendum to remove Premier Danielle Smith from office unless she meets to address concerns about Alberta's separatist movement, which they claim violates their treaty rights and international law.
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44% Bias Score
First Nations Sue Canada for $5 Billion Over On-Reserve Housing Crisis
A class-action lawsuit filed by over 100 First Nations alleges Canada's negligence in providing safe on-reserve housing, seeking $5 billion in compensation for issues stemming from overcrowding, unsanitary conditions, and inadequate funding, which have resulted in a national human rights crisis.
First Nations Sue Canada for $5 Billion Over On-Reserve Housing Crisis
A class-action lawsuit filed by over 100 First Nations alleges Canada's negligence in providing safe on-reserve housing, seeking $5 billion in compensation for issues stemming from overcrowding, unsanitary conditions, and inadequate funding, which have resulted in a national human rights crisis.
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48% Bias Score
Canada's Ongoing First Nations Water Crisis
Despite $4.61 billion in spending since 2015, 35 long-term drinking water advisories remain in Canada, including the 30-year-old advisory in Neskantaga First Nation, highlighting ongoing challenges and a broken Liberal promise; the upcoming election features different plans to address the issue.
Canada's Ongoing First Nations Water Crisis
Despite $4.61 billion in spending since 2015, 35 long-term drinking water advisories remain in Canada, including the 30-year-old advisory in Neskantaga First Nation, highlighting ongoing challenges and a broken Liberal promise; the upcoming election features different plans to address the issue.
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44% Bias Score
BC Builds Program Celebrates First Anniversary with 1,400 Homes Completed
British Columbia's $950 million BC Builds program, celebrating its first anniversary, has facilitated the construction of 1,400 homes and is developing another 2,500, with a recently completed 179-unit rental building in North Vancouver highlighting its accelerated timelines.
BC Builds Program Celebrates First Anniversary with 1,400 Homes Completed
British Columbia's $950 million BC Builds program, celebrating its first anniversary, has facilitated the construction of 1,400 homes and is developing another 2,500, with a recently completed 179-unit rental building in North Vancouver highlighting its accelerated timelines.
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48% Bias Score
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