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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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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 ...
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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 ...
Wildfire evacuees from 2 Ontario First Nations to shelter in Toronto, Barrie
Deer Lake, Webequie First Nations have both declared state of emergency as wildfires threaten the northern Ontario ...
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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Last-minute changes to Ontario mining bill are not good enough, First Nations say
Last-minute changes to a controversial Ontario mining bill are not good enough and ignore a central plea to work together on drafting legislation, First Nations said Thursday. Grand Chief Alvin ...
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Ice roads are a lifeline for First Nations. As Canada warms, they’re disappearing.
This story was supported by the Pulitzer Center. It was produced by Grist and co-published with IndigiNews. It was the last night of February and a 4×4 truck vaulted down the 103-mile winter road ...