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Doug Ford says he treats First Nations 'like gold' but they 'keep coming hat in hand'

Doug Ford says he treats First Nations 'like gold' but they 'keep coming hat in hand'

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he is willing to give First Nations what they want for their support in developing mines, but they cannot "keep coming hat in hand all the time to the government" for more money.
Pay inequality persists for women, minorities in federal public service: report

Pay inequality persists for women, minorities in federal public service: report

OTTAWA — While the federal government has made gains on diversity and equity in the public service, inequities persist when it comes to pay, a new Treasury Board report says.
Race for Yukon's next premier between business insider and former chief

Race for Yukon's next premier between business insider and former chief

A new premier of Yukon is expected to be chosen by the governing Liberal party on Thursday, leaving the winner with just months to make their mark before a territorial election has to be called.
Liberal MP wants to see major projects bill amended, studied further

Liberal MP wants to see major projects bill amended, studied further

OTTAWA — Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith warned Tuesday that Parliament is hastily plowing ahead with the government's major projects bill when it should be in listening mode.

‘Canada is not for sale’ — but new Ontario law prioritizes profits over environmental and Indigenous rights

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Brazil auctions off several Amazon oil sites despite environmentalists and Indigenous protests

Brazil auctions off several Amazon oil sites despite environmentalists and Indigenous protests

BRASILANDIA, Brazil (AP) — Brazil auctioned off several land and offshore potential oil sites near the Amazon River on Tuesday as it aims to expand production in untapped regions despite protests from environmental and Indigenous groups .
National chief slams House committee for limiting witnesses on major projects bill

National chief slams House committee for limiting witnesses on major projects bill

OTTAWA — The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations slammed the committee of MPs studying the government's major projects bill on Tuesday for failing to invite more witnesses.
Indigenous, Black patients waiting longer to be seen in Winnipeg ERs: report

Indigenous, Black patients waiting longer to be seen in Winnipeg ERs: report

WINNIPEG — Race-based data collected in Manitoba's health-care systems suggests Indigenous, African and Black patients are waiting longer in Winnipeg emergency rooms and often leave without seeing a doctor.
Brazil auctions off several Amazon oil sites despite environmentalists and Indigenous protests

Brazil auctions off several Amazon oil sites despite environmentalists and Indigenous protests

BRASILANDIA, Brazil (AP) — Brazil auctioned off several land and offshore potential oil sites near the Amazon River on Tuesday as it aims to expand production in untapped regions despite protests from environmental and Indigenous groups .
Alberta doctors association raises concerns over premier limiting free COVID vaccines

Alberta doctors association raises concerns over premier limiting free COVID vaccines

EDMONTON — The organization representing Alberta doctors is joining health-care unions in raising concerns over Premier Danielle Smith’s decision to charge most Albertans for a COVID-19 vaccination this fall. Dr.