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On June 13, 2023, shortly after 12:00 p.m., members from the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Markstay-Warren Fire Department and the Manitoulin-Sudbury Paramedic Services responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Highway 17, Markstay-Warren. The driver of the vehicle, a 74-year-old-person, from Sudbury, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The highway was closed in both ...

The Anishinabek Nation Chiefs-in-Assembly have unanimously passed a resolution on Day 2 of the Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Assembly on June 8, rejecting the Métis Self-Government Recognition and Implementation Agreement between the Métis Nation of Ontario and Canada in its current form. The 39 Anishinabek First Nations continue to assert that they are the only holders of inherent rights and ...

June 11, 2023 Ottawa, Ontario The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on National Public Service Week, which runs from June 11 to 17: “Today, I join Canadians in marking the start of National Public Service Week – a time to recognize the hard work, dedication, and commitment of over 300,000 public servants across Canada who work ...

Jun 11, 2023 at 07:57 June 10, 2023 Kyiv, Ukraine Slava Ukraini – as Canadians say these words, we pledge to stand shoulder to shoulder with the people of Ukraine for as long as it takes. The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today visited Kyiv, Ukraine. He was accompanied by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Chrystia Freeland. During ...

Groups that travelled to Queen’s Park last week for the reading of their petition asking the Provincial government to adopt a Proximity Principle requiring that high-level radioactive waste be managed close to where it is generated may wait until mid-October to hear to back from the Provincial government. The government has 24 sitting days to respond to petitions presented in ...

Jun 9, 2023 at 13:29 The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), the Elliot Lake Fire Department, and the City of Elliot Lake advise the public there is currently no need for an evacuation. The public will be notified immediately if this changes. Fire Chief John Thomas is in constant contact with Ministry of Natural Resource crews who are actively working on ...

1 juin 2023 Ottawa (Ontario) Le premier ministre Justin Trudeau a fait aujourd’hui la déclaration suivante à l’occasion du Mois national de l’histoire autochtone : « Les peuples autochtones vivent sur ces terres depuis des temps immémoriaux, et leurs histoires uniques ont façonné le Canada que nous connaissons aujourd’hui. Aujourd’hui, nous marquons le début du Mois national de l’histoire autochtone, un mois ...

June 1, 2023 Ottawa, Ontario The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on National Indigenous History Month: “Indigenous Peoples have lived on this land for time immemorial and their unique histories shaped the Canada we know today. Today, we mark the beginning of National Indigenous History Month, a month in which we celebrate the rich and varied ...

Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs, released the following statement in recognition of National Indigenous History Month: “June is National Indigenous History Month, celebrating the rich traditions, heritage and contributions throughout history of First Nation, Inuit and Métis peoples across the province and country. It is important to take part in the many cultural activities planned this month, including on ...

Greg Rickford, ministre des Affaires autochtones, a publié le communiqué suivant en reconnaissance du Mois national de l’histoire autochtone : « Juin est le Mois national de l’histoire autochtone, célébrant la richesse de ses traditions, de son patrimoine et de ses contributions tout au long de l’histoire des Premières Nations et des peuples inuits et métis à travers la province ...

May 23, 2023 Ottawa, Ontario The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the 150th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police: “For a century and a half, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has served and protected Canadians. Today, we thank all RCMP employees, past and present, for their dedication, relentless commitment, and significant contributions to ...

Le 23 mai 2023 Ottawa (Ontario) Le premier ministre Justin Trudeau a fait aujourd’hui la déclaration suivante à l’occasion du 150e anniversaire de la Gendarmerie royale du Canada : « Depuis un siècle et demi, la Gendarmerie royale du Canada (GRC) sert et protège les Canadiens. Aujourd’hui, nous remercions tous les employés de la GRC, anciens et actuels, pour leur dévouement, leur engagement ...

The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples is calling on Canadian Senators to ensure all Indigenous Peoples are included in the planned Reconciliation Council being created by Bill C-29. The oversight body is a “Call to Action” from the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions’ 2015 report. It is vital that urban Indigenous voices and CAP have a seat at the table, and therefore ...

On February 24, 2023, the Government of Canada and the Métis Nation of Ontario (“MNO”) signed the Métis Government Recognition and Self-Government Implementation Agreement (“the Agreement”).   Robinson Huron Waawiindamaagewin (“RHW”) challenges the historical existence of distinct “Métis” communities in the Robinson-Huron Treaty territory and, as such, commissioned a study led by Dr. Celeste Pedri-Spade (McGill University) and Dr. Darryl ...

May 7, 2023 Ottawa, Ontario The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the death of the Honourable Marc Lalonde: “Today, it is with great sadness that I learned of the passing of the Honourable Marc Lalonde, a giant of Canadian politics. “Marc was so many things, but above all, he was a proud Canadian – and ...