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Continued failure to consult on uranium exploration a harmful mistake: Mi'kmaw Chiefs

Continued failure to consult on uranium exploration a harmful mistake: Mi'kmaw Chiefs

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s continued failure to consult with First Nations on uranium exploration is a mistake that will further erode the province’s relationship with Mi’kmaq communities, says the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs and a lawyer fro
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$30B in new investments needed to meet Canada's critical mineral demand: report

$30B in new investments needed to meet Canada's critical mineral demand: report

TORONTO — A newly released report estimates Canada will need at least $30 billion in new capital investments by 2040 if it wants to meet domestic demand for the critical minerals key to a green economy transition.
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Major projects will be slowed by court challenges if rights are violated: B.C. chief

Major projects will be slowed by court challenges if rights are violated: B.C. chief

OTTAWA — The regional chief for British Columbia said Wednesday that governments should not speed up major projects at the expense of First Nations rights — and warned that projects will be slowed down by court challenges if First Nations are not con
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Ottawa's plan for climate change adaptation is falling short, report says

Ottawa's plan for climate change adaptation is falling short, report says

OTTAWA — Ottawa’s efforts to prepare the country for the impacts of climate change have stumbled out of the gate, Canada’s environment commissioner said Tuesday.
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Five things you need to know about the auditor general and environment audits

Five things you need to know about the auditor general and environment audits

OTTAWA — Canada's auditor general and environment commissioner both released reports Tuesday covering everything from the soaring cost of fighter jets to the federal government's plans for climate change adaptation.
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Ottawa too slow to process First Nations status applications: AG report

Ottawa too slow to process First Nations status applications: AG report

OTTAWA — Canada’s auditor general says Indigenous Services Canada has failed to process applications for registration under the Indian Act within the required six-month timeline — leaving many First Nations people unable to access on-reserve housing,
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Mi'kmaq band drops legal case on N.S. lobster fishery

Mi'kmaq band drops legal case on N.S. lobster fishery

HALIFAX — A Mi’kmaq band has dropped a legal case alleging Ottawa was violating its treaty rights in the lobster fishery, after hopes were raised of a historic deal.
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Two First Nations working on roads to Ring of Fire do not support new mining law

Two First Nations working on roads to Ring of Fire do not support new mining law

TORONTO — Two First Nations that signed deals with the provincial government to improve access to the Ring of Fire are speaking out against a new Ontario law that seeks to ease mineral extraction in the northern region.
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Some evacuees in northern Saskatchewan can return after wildfire evacuation

Some evacuees in northern Saskatchewan can return after wildfire evacuation

PELICAN NARROWS — Some northern Saskatchewan residents could be on their way home weeks after being forced out by wildfire.
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White House budget request slashes funding for tribal colleges and universities

White House budget request slashes funding for tribal colleges and universities

In President Donald Trump's budget request , he's proposing slashing funding for tribal colleges and universities, including eliminating support for the country's only federally funded college for contemporary Native American arts.
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