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Indigenous leaders outline priorities for spring sitting of Parliament
Indigenous leaders demand action on economic reconciliation, policing, infrastructure, and self-government amid stalled legislation and unfulfilled federal promises.
- Indigenous leaders are building relationships with new federal ministers under Prime Minister Mark Carney to address priorities such as self-government bills and clean drinking water legislation.
- Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak called for ongoing federal-provincial meetings to address socioeconomic gaps and respect First Nations rights, emphasizing the need for collaboration between First Nations, the federal government, and premiers.
- Métis groups seek recognition and progress through self-government legislation and aim to protect Métis governments' rights during parliamentary reviews, emphasizing respect for Métis rights and involvement in major projects.
- Inuit leader Natan Obed highlighted urgent needs for northern infrastructure and investments to support sovereignty, along with calls to implement the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and to enhance Inuit mobility.
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Indigenous leaders outline priorities for spring sitting of Parliament
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Indigenous leaders outline priorities for Parliament this spring
OTTAWA — Indigenous leaders were braced for change after the last federal election, when Prime Minister Mark Carney’s win ushered in a new look for the Liberal government after 10 years under Justin Trudeau. That change has compelled those leaders to build relationships with new cabinet ministers and a revolving cast of public servants working on Indigenous files. First Nations, Inuit and Métis leaders have a long list of priorities they want th…
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