National Chief’s Response to US Tariffs: Nurturing Nation-to-Nation Relationship between Canada and First Nations Has Never Been More Important
Press Release (April 4, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak released the following statement regarding new trade tariffs imposed by the United States and Canada’s response: “Canada and First Nations are facing a U.S. administration that is antagonistic toward traditional allies…
MEDIA ADVISORY – BC First Nations gather in Vancouver to hear from climate change experts and discuss community impacts; Dr. David Suzuki to provide keynote address
Press Release Apr 04, 2025 (xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh)/VANCOUVER, BC, April 4, 2025 – First Nations leaders and representatives will in Vancouver, at the invitation of the First Nations Summit, to participate in the BC First Nations Climate Gathering taking place on April 7th…
New Cannabis Regulations Support Legal Sales in Mi’kmaw Communities
Press Release April 4, 2025 Mi’kmaw communities will be able to open legal cannabis retail stores on reserve by agreement with the Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC), with new regulations introduced by the government. “We’ve spoken with Mi’kmaw leaders across the province, and they have raised concerns…
Prince Rupert Gas Transmission Pipeline Doesn’t Meet Substantial Start Threshold Say Gitanyow Chiefs
Press Release Apr 4, 2025 The Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs are asking the B.C. government to address significant concerns around the upcoming “substantial start” decision for the Prince Rupert Gas Transmission project. In a letter to the Minister of Environment and Parks and the Chief Executive Assessment Officer,…
Electors Can Vote by Mail or Vote Early at a Local Elections Canada Office
Press Release April 4, 2025 For the federal general election now under way, electors can vote by special ballot and return it by mail or in person at their local Elections Canada office if they apply by the deadline. The deadline to apply to vote by mail or…
Commission authorizes Ontario Power Generation Inc. to construct 1 BWRX-300 reactor at the Darlington New Nuclear Project site
Press Release April 4, 2025 Today, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) announced the Commission’s decision to issue a power reactor construction licence to Ontario Power Generation Inc. (OPG) to construct 1 General Electric Hitachi BWRX-300 reactor at its Darlington New Nuclear Project (DNNP) site in Clarington,…
Ontario Raising Minimum Wage to Support Workers
Press Release April 01, 2025 Increase to $17.60 an hour will take effect October 1 Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development…
Funding Available for First Nations And Métis Community Partnership Projects
Press Release April 1, 2025 Eligible Organizations and Groups can Apply for Funding up to $45,000 from the First Nations and…
CIBC Global Asset Management and Longhouse Capital Partners announce strategic relationship to expand private market opportunities
Press Release TORONTO, April 1, 2025 – CIBC Global Asset Management is entering into a new strategic relationship with Longhouse Capital…
Provincial Minimum Wage to Increase to $16 on Oct. 1
Press Release March 31, 2025 Manitoba Labour and Immigration is notifying Manitobans the provincial minimum wage will increase by 20 cents…
Minimum Wage Increases to $15.70
Press Release March 31, 2025 Starting Tuesday, April 1, Nova Scotia’s minimum wage will increase from $15.20 per hour to $15.70.…