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Should Canada adopt Eric Hoskins’ pharmacare plan? – No: Sean Speer in the Toronto Star

A radical change such as a single-payer model would necessarily put the current model’s strengths at risk, writes Sean Speer By Sean Speer,...

Governments and project managers need First Nation input at development table: Sharleen Gale In The Toronto Sun

First Nations should be empowered to create their own economic success, writes Sharleen Gale. By Sharleen Gale, June 17, 2019 The key to continued...

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@SuzakiTheAmazon (Psst! That report can be read here!) macdonaldlaurier.ca/break-pip…

10:02 am · June 19, 2019

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With the pipeline approved, a major roadblock has been lifted. While challenges still remain with regards to legal issues, ownership, and Indigenous concerns and interests, MLI has consistently charted the path forward for policy-makers, and we will continue doing so.

12:55 am · June 19, 2019

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Rather than seeing Indigenous people as a roadblock, they are best understood as a potential partner for projects like Trans Mountain. macdonaldlaurier.ca/time-gove…

12:55 am · June 19, 2019

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Contrary to popular belief, many Indigenous communities and leaders are embracing the opportunities that exist in Canada's natural resource sector. MLI's Stephen Buffalo has been leading the charge on this topic. macdonaldlaurier.ca/indigenou…

12:55 am · June 19, 2019

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This was also the subject of a major paper released earlier this year. Some First Nations want an ownership stake in the #TMXpipeline which could help resolve some outstanding issues with the project. The problem is access to capital. macdonaldlaurier.ca/indigenou…

12:55 am · June 19, 2019

Should Canada adopt Eric Hoskins’ pharmacare plan? – No: Sean Speer in the Toronto Star

A radical change such as a single-payer model would necessarily put the current model’s strengths at risk, writes Sean Speer By Sean Speer,...

Governments and project managers need First Nation input at development table: Sharleen Gale In The Toronto Sun

First Nations should be empowered to create their own economic success, writes Sharleen Gale. By Sharleen Gale, June 17, 2019 The key to continued...

Ottawa should suspend passage of C-69: Stephen Buffalo in The Hill Times

This legislation seems to be just another colonial approach to change the system without adequate consultation or inclusion of Indigenous interests, writes Stephen...

Indigenous senators must prevent Bill C-48 from threatening First Nations’ opportunities: Stephen Buffalo in the Financial Post

There is no way to reduce poverty and improve self-determination without economic development, writes Stephen Buffalo. By Stephen Buffalo, June 13, 2019 When...