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Assembly of First Nations to Convene 38th Annual General Assembly July 25-27 in Regina, SK – “Our Priority: Our Children, Our Future”
Assembly of First Nations to Convene 38th Annual General Assembly July 25-27 in Regina, SK – “Our Priority: Our Children, Our Future” July 21, 2017 (Ottawa, ON)― First Nation leaders, Elders, Women, youth and citizens from across the country are set to gather next week for the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) 38th Annual General Assembly […]
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Read MoreNDP renews call on Pallister government to provide abortion pill at no cost
July 20, 2017 NDP Renews its call on Pallister Government to make Abortion Pill Available for all Women Provincewide at no Charge: Fontaine The Manitoba NDP is calling on the Pallister government to follow the example of four other provinces and make the abortion pill available at no cost to women in this province, MLA […]
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Read MoreNew leader elected for Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs strong on unity – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Jul 20, 2017 NELSON HOUSE, Man. _ The new grand chief of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs says he wants to emphasize unity as a way to ensure a promising future for the province’s First Nations. Arlen Dumas was voted in on Wednesday at the organization’s annual general assembly in Nelson House. Dumas […]
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Read MoreAFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde Congratulates New Grand Chief of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs
July 19, 2017 (Ottawa) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde congratulated the new Grand Chief of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, Arlen Dumas, on being elected today by the Chiefs of Manitoba in Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation. “On behalf of the AFN and my colleagues on the AFN Executive Committee I extend […]
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Read MoreManitoba Government Introduces Cap on Dispensing Fees for Provincial Drug Programs
Changes to Ensure Reasonable Costs For Pharmacy Services: Goertzen The Manitoba government will introduce a cap on dispensing fees to help reduce costs for patients and the provincial drug plan, and ensure pharmacies remain able to recover costs associated with dispensing drugs, Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced today. “When pharmacists fill […]
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Read MoreNew funding will help support a vibrant gender equality movement across Canada
From Status of Women Canada Project will advance gender equality in Saskatchewan. Local women leaders will be engaged in a pan-Canadian network JULY 18, 2017 – REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN – Status of Women Canada As Canada marks the 150th anniversary of Confederation, it is important to reflect on our legacy for the future. Despite the important […]
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Read MoreMorning Update: The U.S. NAFTA demands; latest on B.C. wildfires; more suicides on Ontario reserve – The Globe and Mail
Breaking down the U.S. NAFTA demands The Trump administration has laid out more than 100 demands heading into North American free-trade agreement talks, which could start as soon as Aug. 16. Here are the highlights: Dispute panels: The U.S. wants to get rid of Chapter 19 of NAFTA, which allows for panels to hear trade […]
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Read MorePublic consultations intensify as launch of NAFTA renegotiations looms – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Jul 18, 2017 By Joan Bryden THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA _ The Trudeau government is extending public consultations to find out what Canadians want to see in a new North American Free Trade Agreement. The consultations were to end today but officials say the government will continue indefinitely to accept responses to its […]
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Read MoreStatement by the Foreign Affairs Minister on the North American Free Trade Agreement
July 17, 2017 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada The Honorable Chrystia Freeland, Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, today made the following statement on the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). “NAFTA supports millions of middle class jobs in Canada, the United States and Mexico. We welcome the opportunity to modernize NAFTA to reflect […]
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Read MoreNational Family Advisory Circle asks for patience as MMIWG inquiry pushes ahead – APTN
July 13, 2017 Families that make up the National Family Advisory Circle (NFAC) for the inquiry looking into murdered and missing Indigenous women are asking families and survivors for patience, and understanding as the remaining commissioners push through with the inquiry’s work. “The NFAC stand with the Commissioners and supports the huge volume of work […]
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