Responses flood in after Sask. premier asks for racist comments to stop after shooting – CBC
Brad Wall says hateful comments on social media must end Aug 15, 2016 Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall’s plea for people to stop posting racist comments following the slaying of an…
A bunch of losers:’ Jason Kenney condemns tweet with Notley in crosshairs – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Aug 15, 2016 By Bill Graveland THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY _ Conservative MP Jason Kenney says a negative tweet featuring Alberta Premier Rachel Notley’s face sitting inside the…
Former agriculture minister leaves B.C. Liberals over ‘allegations’ – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Aug 15, 2016 FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. _ A member of the B.C. legislature says he is leaving the governing Liberal caucus over unspecified allegations. Pat Pimm, who…
Eskasoni adopts national First Nations election rules – CBC
Shorter campaigns and penalties for vote buying are part of the new rules Aug 15, 2016 The Eskasoni First Nation has changed its election rules, bringing them in line with…
The Supreme Court changes gears on the justice highway: Geoffrey Cowper for Inside Policy – MLI
August 12, 2016 Seemingly impatient with the chronic problem of delays in the criminal justice system, a majority of the Supreme Court in the recent case of Jordan v. Regina…
The systems have failed again’: advocates speak out about Caitlin Potts’ disappearance – Global News
Far too many indigenous women and girls are victims of violence. That’s why a federal inquiry into Canada’s missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls was launched last week. One…
Ontario Energy Board updates consultation requirements for oil pipelines – Reston Recorder
August 15, 2016 TORONTO – The Ontario Energy Board is issuing new guidelines to better define obligations to consult First Nations communities about “hydrocarbon pipelines,” just days after the National…
NIRB issues amended project certificate for Meadowbank pit expansion – NunatsiaqOnline
August 15, 2016 Certificate includes two revised terms on fish-out and wildlife monitoring The Nunavut Impact Review Board has issued an amended project certificate to Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. for…
Saskatchewan Water Security Agency says samples OK after oil spill in river – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Aug 15, 2016 12:40 PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. _ The Saskatchewan Water Security Agency says water samples taken after an oil spill on the North Saskatchewan River meet national and…
Wynne urges municipalities to consult constituents on idea of new local taxes – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Aug 15, 2016 11:21 WINDSOR, Ont. _ Premier Kathleen Wynne is advising Ontario municipalities to consult their constituents before they ask the province for increased taxation powers. Wynne is…
