World Trade Organization upholds ruling that allows EU to ban seal products; Canada protests – CP
May 22, 2014 TORONTO _ The World Trade Organization upheld Thursday the European Union’s ban on the import of seal pelts, oil and meat on moral grounds. Canada and Norway had challenged…
First Nations see benefits of LNG projects, but some council caution – Vancouver Sun
May 22, 2014 Economic gains plain to see, but environment, wildlife issues remain, chiefs say British Columbia’s First Nations are beginning to reap the benefits from the exploratory work…
Entrepreneurship program seeking community support – Fort Frances Times
May 22, 2014 Tours, job shadowing, meet-and-greets, and presentations. That’s the kind of entrepreneurship class that will be offered at Fort Frances High School this fall when the Aboriginal Youth…
LNG projects could spell disaster for BC if they don’t learn from … – Energeticcity.ca
May 22, 2014 A report coming from Bloomberg News says British Columbia should learn from Australia’s policy missteps to avoid a finance disaster “if it wants to establish itself as…
Montoro starts First Nations consultation near Elliot Lake – Northern Ontario Business
May 22, 2014 International Montoro Resources has started communication with a trio of Aboriginal stakeholders before going ahead with mineral exploration on its Pecors property near Elliot Lake. Montoro has sent…
Kitimat win is also a loss – StarPhoenix
May 22, 2014 Jones is president and CEO of the Canada West Foundation, which exclusively focuses on policies that shape the quality of life in Western Canada. In April, the…
US politics to blame for Keystone pipeline delays, Gary Doer fires at … – Financial Post
May 22, 2014 The Keystone XL debacle with the United States has drawn plenty of second guessing of late that it’s all Canada’s fault — governments pushing too hard on…
Treaty 8 First Nations in BC want a say in fracking plans – The Globe and Mail
May 22, 2014 The B.C. government has been careful to consult aboriginal communities about the development of the liquefied natural gas industry, but one group says there has been scant…
First Nations to share in mine – Prince George Citizen
Four local indigenous nations will receive direct revenues from a mine in their shared territory. The Cheslatta Carrier First Nation, Nee-Tahi-Buhn Band, Skin Tyee Nation and Wet’suwet’en First Nation from…
Proposed oilsands pipeline violates the human rights of First … – Daily Commercial News
May 22, 2014 A proposed oilsands pipeline in British Columbia and Alberta is at the top of a list of construction projects that violate the human rights of First Nations…
