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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 ...
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 ...
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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.
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‘Diplomacy ends today’: First Nations warn of protests over Ontario mining law
TORONTO - Ontario Premier Doug Ford's government has given itself the power to suspend provincial and municipal laws for ...
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, ...
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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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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 ...
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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 ...
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Hundreds of First Nations members travel to Queen’s Park to protest Ontario mining bill
Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s government moved to shut down debate on a mining law known as Bill 5, despite an angry backlash ...
Pimicikamak Cree Nation wildfire evacuees to sleep in warm beds at Ontario hotel Sunday
Dozens of wildfire evacuees from Pimicikamak Cree Nation checked into a hotel in Niagara Falls, Ont., on Sunday after days ...
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Ontario to amend mining bill, add Indigenous economic zones amid First Nations uproar
Premier Doug Ford’s government is set to capitulate to some First Nation demands on a controversial mining bill, though it will not kill the proposed law outright despite the growing backlash.