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Understanding how government authority is distributed should be at heart of analyzing Alberta’s separatist movement
BY Matthew Wildcat - Jul 2nd, 2026, 15:00
Ultimately, where First Nations will find strategic strength and creativity in this moment is by turning to each other instead of directing our energy toward the Canadian state. Read full story
Understanding how government authority is distributed should be at  heart of analyzing Alberta’s separatist movement
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Diluted clean water bill reveals Liberals’ ‘take it or leave it’ approach to First Nations, say critics
BY Stuart Benson - Jun 24th, 2026, 01:00
From Bill C-5 to C-37, First Nations leaders and parliamentarians say Liberals are taking a ‘pick and choose’ approach to the government’s duty to consult. Read full story
Diluted clean water bill reveals Liberals’ ‘take it or leave it’ approach to First Nations, say critics
Opinion
How Canada can build the marine industry its future depends on
BY Megan Murphy - Jun 24th, 2026, 01:00
Every procurement decision should ask one question: does this build Canadian capability, or does it bypass it? Read full story
How Canada can build the marine industry its future depends on
Opinion
Nurses are ready to advance reconciliation. Systems need to support them
BY Valerie Grdisa - Jun 22nd, 2026, 17:25
The Canadian Nurses Association is calling on the federal government to invest in the infrastructure nurses need to deliver culturally safer care. Read full story
Nurses are ready to advance reconciliation. Systems need to support them
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Alberta separation issue draws ‘powerful’ voice in Jason Kenney, with Wab Kinew offering out-of-province view, say strategists
BY Jesse Cnockaert - Jun 21st, 2026, 05:00
A referendum will be held on Oct. 19 for Alberta residents to vote on questions pertaining to immigration and constitutional reforms, as well as whether they want the province to remain in Canada or hold a second referendum on secession. Read full story
Alberta separation issue draws ‘powerful’ voice in Jason Kenney, with Wab Kinew offering out-of-province view, say strategists
Opinion
Canada’s shame: 150 years of forced assimilation 
BY Shelagh Day,Mary Eberts - Jun 17th, 2026, 17:33
Over the last 40 years, the courts and UN bodies have told Canada many times that the sex, race, and family status discrimination in the Indian Act must be removed completely. In spite of this, the government may well refuse to support Bill S-2 as amended. Read full story
Canada’s shame: 150 years of forced assimilation 
Opinion
Independent Senators owe Canadians an explanation on residential school denialism
BY Kelly Patrick - Jun 15th, 2026, 01:00
The Senate's recent rejection of an amendment to Bill C-9 that would have criminalized residential school denialism deserves far greater attention than a procedural vote might otherwise receive. Read full story
Independent Senators owe Canadians an explanation on residential school denialism
Opinion
AI for some of us
BY Rose LeMay - Jun 15th, 2026, 01:00
We don’t want data centres to destroy our water and drain our power systems. We don’t want AI to run rampant through this country. We’ve seen this movie. We want the government to regulate it so Indigenous peoples don’t get left behind. Read full story
AI for some of us
News
Senate bill for FASD framework trying to fix ‘cracks’ in care for the disorder
BY Tessie Sanci - Jun 14th, 2026, 01:00
Motivated by his own experiences as a physician, Senator Mohamed-Iqbal Ravalia says he saw the difficulty in diagnosing the disorder, and how that could lead to a 'cycle' of potential impacts including mental health and substance use problems, and encounters with the justice system. Read full story
Senate bill for FASD framework trying to fix ‘cracks’ in care for the disorder
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Minister Gull-Masty doesn’t commit to passing amended S-2 as pressure to end second-generation cutoff mounts
BY Eleanor Wand - Jun 11th, 2026, 17:38
'Timing and consultation is being used as an excuse by this government' not to pass Bill S-2, as amended by the Senate, says Conservative MP Billy Morin. Read full story
Minister Gull-Masty doesn’t commit to passing amended S-2 as pressure to end second-generation cutoff mounts
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