Liberal MP proposes changes to Divorce Act
OTTAWA -- A Liberal MP is pushing for changes to the Divorce Act to give children a say in divorce proceedings and limit the effects of coercive control and domestic violence.
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Claims process opens for 'Indian hospitals' settlement
OTTAWA -- The claims process for a landmark "Indian hospitals" settlement opens today, nearly one year after the federal government reached an agreement with survivors on compensation.
Carney skips question period on Parliament's first day back, meets with Premier Ford
OTTAWA -- After a globe-hopping mission to secure new trade deals and foreign investment, Prime Minister Mark Carney was back in Ottawa Monday as Parliament resumed -- but not for very long.
Assembly of First Nations warns members to be cautious in U.S. following ICE actions
OTTAWA -- The Assembly of First Nations is warning First Nations individuals to be wary of crossing the border into the United States in response to immigration enforcement raids and the detention of some Indigenous people.
First Nations warn members to be cautious when entering U.S. following ICE actions
Several First Nations are warning their members to be wary of crossing the border into the United States in response to immigration enforcement raids and the detention of some U.S. tribal citizens. The Kashechewan First Nation in northern Ontario -- which was forced to evacuate earlier this month when local water and sewage systems failed -- posted on social media...
First Nations warn members to be cautious when entering U.S. following ICE actions
OTTAWA -- Several First Nations are warning their members to be wary of crossing the border into the United States in response to immigration enforcement raids and the detention of some U.S. tribal citizens.
First Nations chiefs call out Ottawa over pipeline deal that doesn't mention water
Some First Nations chiefs are demanding answers from Ottawa after the federal government signed a pipeline agreement with Alberta that failed to make any mention of fresh water. The memorandum of understanding -- which opens a door to building a pipeline to transport bitumen from Alberta to the B.C. coast -- does not touch on the high level of water...
First Nations chiefs call out Ottawa over pipeline deal that doesn't mention water
OTTAWA -- Some First Nations chiefs are demanding answers from Ottawa after the federal government signed a pipeline agreement with Alberta that failed to make any mention of fresh water.
Carney to discuss major projects, conservation with Coastal First Nations on Tuesday
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with Coastal First Nations on Tuesday to discuss major projects and marine conservation. Carney is travelling to Prince Rupert, B.C. for the meeting, along with Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson, whose relationship with Coastal First Nations got off to a rocky start. Hodgson did not meet with the alliance of nine First Nations before...
Carney to discuss major projects, conservation with Coastal First Nations on Tuesday
Ottawa -- Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with Coastal First Nations on Tuesday to discuss major projects and marine conservation.
Eurasia Group says no country more at risk than Canada in relations with the U.S.
OTTAWA -- A new report by the Eurasia Group is warning no other country will be as "profoundly affected" by political turmoil in the United States than Canada will be in 2026.
First Nations chiefs alarmed by feds' lack of commitment to protecting source water
OTTAWA -- Some First Nations chiefs say Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty's recent refusal to commit to source water protections in a promised clean water bill shows the government is sidelining the health of Indigenous communities in its push to build up the economy.
Protesters in Canada hold different opinions of Nicolas Maduro
OTTAWA -- As a number of countries condemn the ouster of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by the United States, protesters in front of the U.S. embassy in Ottawa on Sunday called for the federal government to support the right to self-determination for the Venezuelan people and for the U.S. to back away.
Mexico condemns U.S. military action in Venezuela, protesters call for Ottawa support
As a number of countries condemn the ouster of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by the United States, protesters in Ottawa were calling for the federal government to support the right to self-determination for the Venezuelan people and for the U.S. to back away. Dozens of protesters gathered in front of the U.S. embassy steps away from Parliament Hill on Sunday...
Mexico condemns U.S. military action in Venezuela, protesters call for Ottawa support
OTTAWA -- As a number of countries condemn the ouster of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by the United States, protesters in Ottawa were calling for the federal government to support the right to self-determination for the Venezuelan people and for the U.S. to back away.
Minister not promising source water protection in new First Nations clean water bill
With her government under pressure to finally eliminate boil-water advisories in First Nations communities, the federal minister responsible for Indigenous services isn't committing to bringing back a defunct clean water bill in the new year as written -- after two provinces objected to it. That bill, which died when the last federal election was called, was drafted with input from...
Minister not promising source water protection in new First Nations clean water bill
OTTAWA -- With her government under pressure to finally eliminate boil-water advisories in First Nations communities, the federal minister responsible for Indigenous services isn't committing to bringing back a defunct clean water bill in the new year as written -- after two provinces objected to it.
Gull-Masty reflects on first months of job Indigenous leaders were wary of her taking
When Mandy Gull-Masty took up the role of Indigenous services minister last spring, one question loomed over her appointment: why would a Cree woman want to administer the Indian Act, when another First Nations woman before her turned down the role? Gull-Masty was named to the cabinet job in May after being elected as a member of Parliament for the...
Gull-Masty reflects on first months of job Indigenous leaders were wary of her taking
OTTAWA -- When Mandy Gull-Masty took up the role of Indigenous services minister last spring, one question loomed over her appointment: why would a Cree woman want to administer the Indian Act, when another First Nations woman before her turned down the role?
Ontario, Ottawa agree to speed up project approvals, including Ring of Fire mining
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford signed an agreement Thursday to speed up approval of major projects in the province under a "one project, one process, one decision" model. This approach means that projects that would have been subject to environmental assessments at both the federal and provincial levels will now go through Ontario's process alone when...
Ontario, Ottawa agree to speed up project approvals, including Ring of Fire mining
Ottawa -- Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford signed an agreement Thursday to speed up approval of major projects in the province under a "one project, one process, one decision" model.
G7 foreign ministers conviction of Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai
OTTAWA -- Canadian and other G7 foreign ministers are condemning the conviction of an outspoken Hong Kong activist after he was found guilty of violating Hong Kong's national security law earlier this week.
G7 foreign ministers condemn conviction of Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai
OTTAWA -- Canadian and other G7 foreign ministers are condemning the conviction of an outspoken Hong Kong activist after he was found guilty of violating Hong Kong's national security law earlier this week.
G7 foreign ministers co conviction of Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai
OTTAWA -- Canadian and other G7 foreign ministers are condemning the conviction of an outspoken Hong Kong activist after he was found guilty of violating Hong Kong's national security law earlier this week.
'Buy Canadian' policy takes effect, changing rules for federal procurement
OTTAWA -- The federal government's 'Buy Canadian' policy took effect Tuesday and Ottawa says it will fundamentally change the way it purchases goods and services.
'Buy Canadian' policy comes into effect, changing rules for federal procurement
The federal government's 'Buy Canadian' policy takes effect today and Ottawa says it will fundamentally change the way it purchases goods and services. Announced earlier in the fall, the strategy is meant to ensure Canadian products and workers are prioritized in federal procurement decisions to help protect Canadian industries. It applies to the government's new major projects and housing offices...
'Buy Canadian' policy comes into effect, changing rules for federal procurement
OTTAWA -- The federal government's 'Buy Canadian' policy took effect Tuesday and Ottawa says it will fundamentally change the way it purchases goods and services.
Metis Nation of Ontario say academic gathering is an attempt to erase their history
OTTAWA -- Members of the Metis Nation of Ontario say an upcoming academic summit in the province amounts to an attack on their history because it questions the legitimacy of their connection to Metis heritage and territorial claims.
House of Commons rises for six-week holiday break
The House of Commons has started its winter break -- without the government's lengthy budget implementation bill becoming law. House leader Steven MacKinnon says the past 11 weeks of the fall sitting have seen "very hard work" by the government to protect jobs and reduce the cost of living. He accuses the opposition Conservatives of trying to prevent further progress...
House of Commons rises for six-week holiday break
OTTAWA -- The House of Commons has started its winter break -- without the government's lengthy budget implementation bill becoming law.
Ottawa's Indigenous advisers weren't told of pipeline deal with Alberta: chief
OTTAWA -- A member of the major projects office's Indigenous advisory council says he and his colleagues were not told in advance of the agreement the federal government signed with Alberta opening a path to a pipeline to B.C.'s coast.
House of Commons set to rise for six-week holiday break
The House of Commons could rise as early as Thursday for the winter break -- without the Liberals passing their lengthy budget implementation bill. The House calendar officially has MPs in their seats until Friday but they could agree to break for Christmas before the end of the day. They are scheduled to return to the House on January 26...
House of Commons set to rise for six-week holiday break
OTTAWA -- The House of Commons could rise as early as Thursday for the winter break -- without the Liberals passing their lengthy budget implementation bill.
Inuvialuit kayak, other items from Vatican unveiled at Museum of History
OTTAWA -- An Inuvialuit kayak more than a century old was unveiled Tuesday at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau, Que., along with a handful of other priceless Inuit items returned to Canada from the Vatican collection on Saturday.
Inuvialuit kayak, other items from Vatican to be unveiled at Museum of History
OTTAWA -- A selection of Inuit items returned from the Vatican this weekend will be shown at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau, Que., today.
Gull-Masty signals go-slow approach to changing First Nations status eligibility
OTTAWA -- Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty says the Assembly of First Nations sent a strong signal to her government to end the second-generation cutoff in the Indian Act, but her government won't make that change without broad consultations with leaders.
Indigenous artifacts from the Vatican collection return to Canada
OTTAWA -- First Nations, Inuit and Metis leaders welcomed back dozens of Indigenous artifacts released from the Vatican collection at Montreal's airport Saturday.
Indigenous artifacts from the Vatican collection returning to Canada today
OTTAWA -- First Nations, Inuit and Metis leaders are set to gather at Montreal's airport Saturday to welcome home dozens of Indigenous artifacts released from the Vatican collection.
Key ministers address Assembly of First Nations in Ottawa after Hodgson is bumped
OTTAWA -- Several key federal cabinet ministers addressed the Assembly of First Nations gathering in Ottawa Thursday, including Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne.
Key federal ministers address Assembly of First Nations in Ottawa as Hodgson bows out
Several key federal cabinet ministers addressed the Assembly of First Nations gathering in Ottawa Thursday, including Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne. But Energy Minister Tim Hodgson -- who is helping to advance Prime Minister Mark Carney's major projects agenda -- has been taken off the agenda, despite being previously scheduled to appear Thursday.
Key federal ministers address Assembly of First Nations in Ottawa as Hodgson bows out
OTTAWA -- Several key federal cabinet ministers addressed the Assembly of First Nations gathering in Ottawa Thursday, including Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne.
Key ministers to address Assembly of First Nations gathering in Ottawa today
OTTAWA -- A handful of key federal cabinet ministers will address the Assembly of First Nations gathering in Ottawa today, including Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne.
Indigenous Services minister to address Assembly of First Nations gathering today
OTTAWA -- A group of Ontario chiefs said Wednesday the federal government should immediately reintroduce the clean drinking water legislation that failed to pass before the election was called last spring.
Carney vows to meet Coastal First Nations after chiefs vote against pipeline to B.C.
Prime Minister Mark Carney promised to meet with Coastal First Nations after chiefs voted unanimously Tuesday to press the government to uphold the oil tanker ban off the northern British Columbia coast and withdraw an agreement signed with Alberta last week that clears a path for a new oil pipeline. B.C. Regional Chief Terry Teegee, speaking to Carney during the...
Carney vows to meet Coastal First Nations after chiefs vote against pipeline to B.C.
Ottawa -- Prime Minister Mark Carney promised to meet with Coastal First Nations after chiefs voted unanimously Tuesday to press the government to uphold the oil tanker ban off the northern British Columbia coast and withdraw an agreement signed with Alberta last week that clears a path for a new oil pipeline.
Carney says First Nations clean water legislation will come next spring
Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government will introduce clean drinking water legislation in the spring, delaying a bill that had been promised to come this fall. Carney promised to revive the legislation during an address to the Assembly of First Nations gathering in Ottawa today, saying he will host a joint meeting with federal, provincial, territorial and First Nations...
Carney says First Nations clean water legislation will come next spring
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government will introduce clean drinking water legislation in the spring, delaying a bill that had been promised to come this fall.
CP NewsAlert: Carney says First Nations clean water legislation will come next spring
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government will introduce clean drinking water legislation in the spring, delaying a bill that had been promised for this fall.
Chiefs vote to reject changes to B.C. coastal oil tanker ban
OTTAWA -- First Nations chiefs voted unanimously Tuesday to press the government to uphold the oil tanker ban off the northern British Columbia coast and withdraw an agreement signed last week that clears a path for a new oil pipeline to the B.C. coast.
Chiefs vote to reject changes to B.C. coastal oil tanker ban
OTTAWA -- First Nations chiefs voted unanimously today to press the government to uphold the oil tanker ban off the northern British Columbia coast.
Chiefs vote to reject changes to B.C. coastal oil tanker ban
First Nations chiefs voted unanimously Tuesday to press the government to uphold the oil tanker ban off the northern British Columbia coast and withdraw an agreement signed last week that clears a path for a new oil pipeline to the B.C. coast. Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith signed a memorandum of understanding on Nov. 27 to...
Carney to address Assembly of First Nations gathering in Ottawa
Prime Minister Mark Carney will address hundreds of First Nations chiefs gathered in Ottawa today for the December meeting of the Assembly of First Nations. Carney's appearance before the chiefs could be a tense moment, coming just days after Ottawa signed a pipeline agreement with Alberta, which some First Nations leaders have condemned over a lack of consultation and environmental...
Carney to address Assembly of First Nations gathering in Ottawa
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney will address hundreds of First Nations chiefs gathered in Ottawa today for the December meeting of the Assembly of First Nations.
Generations of Indigenous leaders brace for a new battle over another pipeline
OTTAWA -- For some First Nations leaders, the prospect of conflict with provincial and federal governments over plans to send another pipeline to the B.C. coast brings back vivid memories of years past.
Elections Canada says protocol wasn't followed in Nunavik during federal election
OTTAWA -- Elections Canada says voting services in Nunavik during the spring federal election were "significantly hindered" by a lack of planning and oversight that caused some polls to close early.
Peace Tower to be covered with Canadian steel scaffolding as renovations continue
OTTAWA -- Visitors to Parliament Hill won't be able to see the iconic Peace Tower by the end of next year, once it's covered with Canadian steel scaffolding to enable renovations and repairs.
Court dismisses lawsuit accusing Manitoba Metis leader of wrongdoing
OTTAWA -- The Manitoba Metis Federation is celebrating an Ontario Superior Court decision that found its president did not breach his fiduciary duties while serving as finance minister for the Metis National Council.
Court clears Manitoba Metis president of wrongdoing in case launched by national body
OTTAWA -- The Manitoba Metis Federation is celebrating an Ontario Superior Court decision that found its president did not breach his fiduciary duties while serving as finance minister for the Metis National Council.
First Nation looks to develop 'wealth fund' for major projects investments
OTTAWA -- A First Nation in Ontario is looking to create what it's calling a "sovereign wealth fund" to bypass government and move major projects forward faster with Indigenous participation.
New legislation could expand First Nations status -- here's what you need to know
OTTAWA -- Senators have passed sweeping amendments to a bill that would simplify the transfer of First Nations status between generations, but it's not clear yet if those changes will pass the House of Commons.