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Grand chief in Ontario says repeal of Bill 5 starting point for discussions with First Nations
The head of the Chiefs of Ontario says Premier Doug Ford needs to repeal Bill 5 and start consulting with First Nations.
Ontario’s Bill 5 has passed. Here’s why it has sparked conflict with First Nations
Legislation meant to speed up mining and other projects comes amid a shifting legal landscape for Indigenous rights ...
Ontario passes Bill 5 despite opposition from First Nations, environmental groups
Doug Ford's government has passed the controversial Bill 5 that aims to speed up mining projects and other developments in ...
First Nations, environmental groups denounce passing of Bill 5 in Ontario
Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s government has passed its contentious legislation known as Bill 5, which gives the province ...
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First Nations in B.C. to meet with senior officials in Ottawa to discuss project legislation
The Political Executive of the First Nations Summit and member of Leadership Council in B.C. says he’s heading to Ottawa to ...
Ontario voted ‘in favour of Idle No More 2’ by passing mining law, First Nations say
Among other changes, Bill 5 will create so-called special economic zones where a range of laws, ranging from municipal ...
First Nation chiefs share safety concerns amid wildfire evacuations in northwestern Ontario
As wildfire evacuees from northwestern Ontario settle in at their accommodations in the southern part of the province, ...
2 former athletes from Garden River First Nation to be inducted in Canada Sports Hall of Fame
Two former athletes from the Garden River First Nation in northeastern Ontario will be inducted into the Canada Sports Hall ...
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First Nations vow to 'stop that bulldozer coming north,' as Ontario passes controversial mining law
Ontario Premier Doug Ford's government has given itself the power to suspend provincial and municipal laws for chosen ...
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Ontario First Nations groups slam mining-focused Bill 5
The proposed law aims to accelerate mining development and create First Nations-led special economic zones such as for the ...
Ontario to amend mining bill, add Indigenous economic zones amid First Nations uproar
The bill, which seeks to speed up mining projects, is set to go through amendments Wednesday at committee as it moves towards ...
First Nations leaders in Ontario's Ring of Fire region demand Bill 5 be struck down
Rudy Turtle says the people of Grassy Narrows First Nation will never stop defending the land.In the case of Ontario's Bill 5 — proposed legislation aimed at expediting development — he says "we're ...