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Why First Nations are clashing with Ontario and Ottawa over bills aimed at speeding up megaprojects
Bill C-5 and Bill 5 aim to expedite project approvals, but First Nations leaders say they sidestep treaty rights and ...
Federal, provincial environmental bills have 'no respect' for Ontario First Nations, says chief
Nine Ontario First Nations asking for an injunction against a pair of federal and provincial bills meant to fast-track ...
9 Ontario First Nations ask for injunction against Bill 5, say law represents 'clear and present danger'
Nine First Nations in Ontario are asking a court for an injunction that would prevent the federal and provincial governments ...
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First Nations chiefs worry Bills 5 and C-5 will enable environmental destruction
First Nations chiefs behind a legal challenge to a pair of federal and provincial laws meant to fast-track infrastructure ...
Water First Launches New Internship in Collaboration with Seven First Nations Communities in Southern Ontario
The nonprofit’s latest 15-month program will see 10 Indigenous adults become certified water operatorsTORONTO, July 15, 2025 ...
Nine First Nations in Ontario launch constitutional challenge against Bill 5 and Bill C-5
Lawyers for the Indigenous groups say in a legal filing that the two laws ‘violate the constitutional obligation of the Crown ...
Celebrate Indigenous culture at Ontario First Nation Powwow this weekend
An annual gathering and celebration of Indigenous culture is happening near Port Perry this weekend at the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation Powwow July 19-20. The Powwow features traditional ...
Canada's First Nations launch constitutional challenge of legislation
TORONTO - A group of Canada's First Nations has launched a constitutional challenge to recently passed laws that would ...
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First Nations youth from the Ring of Fire denied entry to Carney’s First Nations summit
Youth from First Nations in northern Ontario were denied entry to a summit between the prime minister and First Nations ...
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ANALYSIS: First Nations challenge new infrastructure bills — now what?
Provincial and federal legislation limit consultation on major projects. The courts will decide if that’s constitutional.
Wildfire-related power outages have now hit 6 First Nations in northwestern Ontario
People in Pikangikum First Nation are using the little fuel they have left to shine headlights into their homes as a way to ...
First Nations call for Ontario environment minister to resign for trying to stop clean water bill
McCarthy singled out the fresh drinking water bill when asking the federal Liberals to stop legislation that would 'delay project development and undermine competitiveness' ...