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B.C. government challenges land claim by First Nation on Vancouver Island
The British Columbia government admits that members of the Nuchatlaht First Nation are descended from a historical Indigenous collective, but the lineage through a family of chiefs doesn't establish Aboriginal title, a provincial lawyer says.
As N.L. awaits Bay du Nord decision, opponents pitch an alternative — just transition
Opponents of Bay du Nord are stressing the importance of learning from the province's cod moratorium, which left 30,000 people abruptly jobless.
Australian researchers claim ‘giant leap’ to produce affordable renewable hydrogen
Morrison government’s hydrogen stretch goal of $2 a kilogram to make the fuel competitive could be reached by 2025, Hysata says.
‘From here, my heart’
Wally Chartrand is keeper of the spirit at Ma Mawi. Others call him elder. The voice of many teachings prefers the humbler shkabeh, ‘being a helper’
NDP-Liberal deal fuels cautious optimism for climate file
A new agreement between the federal NDP and the Liberal government promises political stability until 2025, which will be key for climate action despite its underwhelming commitments, political scientists say.
Quebec budget includes $500 payment to adult residents to fight inflation
Quebec’s spring budget includes a one-time payment of $500 to every adult earning $100,000 or less to help offset the impact of inflation, and the cash is scheduled to arrive a few months ahead of the provincial election.
An internal discussion about the removal of residential schools memorial from Parliament Hill
The federal government had originally hoped to remove a Parliament Hill memorial dedicated to Indigenous children who died and went missing from residential schools months earlier than actually happened last year, according to newly released documents.
Victoria council to debate First Nation reconciliation fund option for property taxes
Homeowners in Victoria could soon have the option to voluntarily add between five and 10 per cent extra to their annual property tax bill as a contribution to a reconciliation fund for local Indigenous nations, says Mayor Lisa Helps.
Political scientist Lori Turnbull says confidence and supply deal is not necessary
New Democrat Leader Jagmeet Singh could face some tough questions as the ink dries on a newly announced deal that would see his party support the Liberal minority government for the next three years.
Joly warns of more sanctions against Russia as Trudeau set to leave for Europe
Canada will soon impose new sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly said on Monday, March 21, 2022.
Canada strengthens ban on Russian aircraft to include humanitarian flights
The federal government says it has tightened rules for Russian aircraft after a commercial airliner was able to circumvent a ban on entering Canadian airspace late last month by falsely claiming to be a humanitarian flight.
Ukraine war imperils wheat, but farmers in no hurry to pivot
Russia’s war in Ukraine could mean changes for Ed Kessel’s farm along a quiet stretch of western North Dakota.
Canada's vaccine donation progress hampered by logistics in receiving countries: Sajjan
Canada is urging the World Health Organization not to reject the only Canadian-made COVID-19 vaccine, so it can be donated and used by the COVAX vaccine-sharing alliance.
Great Barrier Reef is not supposed to be white
Prof. Terry Hughes says he believes bleaching is under way as the Australian government conducts monitoring flights over 2,300-kilometre reef.