The draft deal between the Wet’suwet’en and the government, explained
The tentative agreement doesn’t address the Coastal GasLink pipeline directly, nor does it mean Wet’suwet’en solidarity blockades will end anytime soon.
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Work on Coastal GasLink pipeline to resume, despite protests
Work is expected to resume today, March 2, 2020, on a natural gas pipeline in British Columbia that has been at the centre of protests that have disrupted both rail and road traffic in many parts of the country.
Talks between Wet’suwet’en and Canadian state won't produce a quick fix
Experts say the Wet’suwet’en solidarity movement was predictable and will continue until Canada fundamentally changes its relationship with Indigenous people.
Protests spring up, even after Trudeau orders blockades torn down
More protests in solidarity with Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs sprung up on Saturday, February 21, 2020, a day after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pivoted to take a sterner tone with Indigenous leaders he blames for halting train service across much of Canada.
Ministers offer to meet Wet'suwet'en chiefs but chiefs won't be there
Canada's minister in charge of Indigenous relations is making a bid to meet with Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs, but with the First Nation's leadership en route to meet supporters outside British Columbia, the likelihood of such a meeting seems bleak.
RCMP offer to withdraw from Wet’suwet’en conflict area
The move could signal the beginning of a possible resolution to widespread Wet’suwet’en solidarity rail blockades, which have paralyzed the Canadian economy. But it also may not be enough.
Hereditary chiefs say they won't meet with ministers until RCMP get out
A small, mobile RCMP detachment in a remote area of British Columbia has become a bargaining chip in proposed talks that many hope could put an end to blockades that have disrupted rail and road traffic across the country.
Premier Hogan defends BC government handling of land rights and Wet'suwet'en clash
B.C. Premier John Horgan raised his voice over jeers and fist-banging recently in question period after members of the Opposition Liberals criticized his government's handling of the clash between Wet'suwet'en hereditary clan chiefs and a pipeline company.
Trudeau shouted down as he tries to address rail blockades
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer called Trudeau’s speech “the weakest response to a national crisis in Canadian history” and “a complete abdication of responsibility and leadership.”
Wet'suwet'en and B.C. government have been holding quiet talks over land rights for over a year
As cabinet ministers broker urgent meetings over rail blockades in support of hereditary chiefs in northern British Columbia, a series of negotiations over the Wet'suwet'en Nation's land rights have been quietly taking place for a year.
Federal Indigenous services minister begins talks with First Nation at rail blockade
Hours of talks between the federal government and representatives of the Mohawk First Nation ended with "modest progress" on Saturday, February 15, 2020, evening, Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller said as he left the meeting near a rail blockade that's shut down train service across much of Eastern Canada.
Scheer blasted as 'racist and absurd' for 'privilege' remark
“These protesters, these activists, may have the luxury of spending days at a time at a blockade, but they need to check their privilege,” Scheer told reporters.
Trudeau says no plan to tell police to end blockades
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he has no plans to order the RCMP to end the blockades of vital rail links across the country.
Industry, passengers left stranded as anti-pipeline blockades shut rail service
Blockades set up by anti-pipeline protesters have forced Canadian National Railway Co. to shut down its entire network in Eastern Canada and Via Rail to cancel passenger service across the country.
Rail lines shut down amid Wet'suwet'en solidarity protests
The Wet'suwet'en called for pipeline opponents to "shut down Canada," and people listened.