As Canadian politicians focus on the ‘middle class,’ who are they talking to? – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Feb 1, 2015 13:28 By Andy Blatchford THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA _ Canada’s middle class is the darling of doting politicians everywhere _ the focus of a growing list…
‘Failure resides in the design’: Mount Polley Review Panel – Mining.com
January 30, 2015 Mount Polley’s tailing dam failed because of design failures, wrote the government appointed panel that released its findings today. The panel said that “. . . there…
Makivik Corp. creates obstacles for Inuit law graduates in Nunavik – Nunatsiaq News
January 29, 2015 “I gave up on finding work at Makivik” I am originally from Nunatsiavut and Nunavik. My family lives in both regions. I am a beneficiary of the…
N.W.T. premier launches study to lay groundwork for oil pipeline to Arctic Ocean – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Jan 29, 2015 18:14 By Bruce Cheadle THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA _ The premier of the Northwest Territories says it’s time to start laying the groundwork for a potential…
Keystone XL pipeline bill passes in U.S. Senate, faces Obama veto – CBC
Republican-led Senate passed bill that would approve TransCanada Corp’s project Republicans in the U.S. Senate made good on a pledge to pass the long-pending Keystone XL oil pipeline on Thursday,…
Administration to seek $1 billion for tribal schools, target building repair and construction – CP
Source: The Associated Press Jan 29, 2015 18:40 By Kimberly Hefling THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON _ The Obama administration says it will ask Congress for $1 billion next year to run schools for…
Stephen Harper holds 1st meeting with AFN national Chief Perry Bellegarde – CBC
Chief says he called on PM to withdraw First Nations education bill Prime Minister Stephen Harper met for the first time Wednesday with the national chief for the Assembly of…
Prentice launches probe into Métis development deal – Edmonton Journal
January 28, 2015 EDMONTON – Premier Jim Prentice has ordered an investigation into allegations about an economic development agreement between three northern Alberta Métis settlements and an international timber-products firm.…
Ken S. Coates: In defence of Winnipeg – National Post
With its current edition, Maclean’s magazine has sparked a national debate about the nature and extent of Canadian racism. Through the simple device of calling Winnipeg the “most racist” city…
Yukon First Nations, mineral executives pledge to work together at Roundup – CBC
First Nations leaders ask executives to stand behind them in ongoing disputes with federal territorial govts Mineral industry executives are urging governments to work to resolve issues with Yukon First Nations following…
