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Prime Minister’s remarks on the COVID-19 situation, changes to the Ministry, and the new Commissioner of Nunavut
Press Release CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY Hello everyone. I want to start today with news about changes to our Cabinet team. This morning, Navdeep Bains announced that he’ll be stepping down…
Prime Minister’s remarks updating Canadians on the COVID-19 situation, vaccines, and travel restrictions
Press Release CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY Hello everyone. Happy New Year. As we begin this new year, I know a lot of people are wondering what to expect in 2021. Although…
Looking Back: SCO’s 2020 Highlights
Press Release While 2020 brought many hardships and tragedies… there were still many highlights and cherished memories. Here are seven highlights from 2020 for the Southern Chiefs Organization: Acclamation of…
Feds should detail vaccination plan for Indigenous communities: NDP – Toronto Star
OTTAWA – The federal government should come up with a plan to roll COVID-19 vaccines out in Indigenous communities immediately, NDP health critic Don Davies says. Speaking to a virtual…
Systemic Failures in BC Laws: OIPC Ruling on COVID Info Sharing Shows Continuing Failure of Government to Recognize First Nations and Their Unique Needs
Press Release Ruling shows the limit of BC’s legislative and institutional framework to understand and respect the information needs of First Nations governments. HEILTSUK & NUU-CHAH-NULTH TERRITORIES – First Nations…
Commissioner determines section 25 of FIPPA does not require Ministry of Health to disclose requested COVID-19 information
Press Release VICTORIA— BC Information and Privacy Commissioner Michael McEvoy has rejected the Ministry of Health’s arguments that Public Health Act emergency powers override its duty of public interest disclosure…
Julie Green: News Conference, GNWT Vaccine Approach
Press Release December 11, 2020 Check against delivery. Good afternoon. This is an exciting and long-anticipated day for our territory. As our federal colleagues confirmed yesterday, I am pleased to…
Prime Minister’s remarks announcing the early delivery of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine
Press Release December 7, 2020 Good morning everyone. I am very pleased to be here with Minister Anand, Dr. Njoo, and Major-General Fortin. This morning, I have important news to…
National Chief Bulletin: Update on Federal Bill to advance implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
National Chief Bulletin: Update on Federal Bill to advance implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples SUMMARY: Since my last Bulletin, Minister of Justice David…
Federal bill to implement un declaration “a positive step toward healing the wounds of racism and injustice” says National Chief Perry Bellegarde
Federal bill to implement un declaration “a positive step toward healing the wounds of racism and injustice” says National Chief Perry Bellegarde December 3, 2020 (Ottawa, ON) – National Chief…
