March newsletter: Ombudsman Dubé publishes “final report” as his 10-year-term ends, and more – Ombudsman Ontario
Today is the last day of Ontario Ombudsman Paul Dubé’s 10-year term. On March 24, he published a special report summarizing his decade in office. His report, A Decade of…
First Peoples Law Report March 25 – 31, 2026 – First Peoples Law
National news highlighted an RCMP surveillance program, intergovernmental relations, issues with federal Indigenous procurement, and a federal funding announcement AFN calls for inquiry, apology for RCMP surveillance program | APTN News Carney says apology needed…
FSIN Chief Bobby Cameron says they do not owe ISC any money for alleged misspending – Prince Albert Daily Herald
March 31, 2026 Prince Albert Grand Council Tribune Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) says that the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) owes them over $28.7 million for “unsupported” or “ineligible”…
Built to Move: Ontario Accelerates Infrastructure Delivery In The 2026 Budget – McMillan LLP 2026
March 30, 2026 On the release of its 2026 budget, “A Plan to Protect Ontario” (Budget), Ontario has reaffirmed its position as one of North America’s most active infrastructure markets.…
Canadian insurance market now refusing to cover Nunavut hamlets, resulting in higher costs – Nunavut News
March 31, 2026 Municipalities in Nunavut received $78 million dollars from insurance companies between 2018 and 2025, convincing Canadian companies to declare communities in the territory “uninsurable,” according to Peter…
Les Leyne: Coastal economic trust needs a reset and cash – Times Colonist
March 31, 2026 A new report says the Island Coastal Economic Trust needs to convert to a “co-governance” model with First Nations and get more provincial funding to avoid shutdown.…
Carney to unveil new protections for ‘land and waters’ in Wakefield, Que., as Poilievre talks transport in Peterborough – iPolitics
March 31, 2026 What’s happening on (and off) Parliament Hill, plus the news you need to start your day. After making the rounds in Toronto yesterday, Prime Minister Mark Carney is off…
‘Carney is at a crossroads’ with First Nations, says AFN national chief – Penticton Herald
March 30, 2026 Prime Minister Mark Carney has earned a “mixed” report card over his first year in office, according to the national chief of the Assembly of First Nations…
STC’s Arcand challenges FSIN leaders on forensic audit report – SaskToday.ca
March 30, 2026 The war of words continues between several First Nations Chiefs and the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations. SASKATOON — Saskatoon Tribal Council Chief Mark Arcand did not…
The Scoop Issue 5-2026 – Z’gamok Newsletter
March 30, 2026 Z’gamok Mining (ZMLP) has completed assembly of the 625 Manitou on 3950L and has begun installation of the 12-ton hitch and hoist to support assembly of the…
