A judge cancelled the approval to construct a gold mine in northern B.C. even though it had already undergone 15 years of planning and consultations, had the support of two major Indigenous groups and $1.2 billion had already been spent on the project. This because a group of 58 Indigenous people “calling itself a First…
In comparison, the other groups whose land intersects with the project are a lot more substantial. The officially recognized Tahltan have 2,255 members; the Nisga’a have nearly 5,000, 1,800 of which live on traditional lands. Both have agreements with KSM regarding jobs and contracting opportunities with respect to the project, along with broader financial support…
Two First Nations in northwestern Ontario are allowing a mining project to move forward after completing what they say is the province’s first Anishinaabe-led impact assessment (ALIA) — but they aren’t supporting or opposing the development. Cat Lake First Nation and Lac Seul First Nation began the ALIA with First Mining Gold in 2023. Their…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Premier Wab Kinew greeted an enthusiastic crowd of students at Lord Selkirk Regional Comprehensive Secondary School on Tuesday before announcing a plan to bring free transit for everyone under 18 to cities across Manitoba. “We’re going to work with them over the next few months to make…
A press release from l’Union des producteurs agricoles, a trade union representing agricultural workers in Quebec, said the protest aims to raise awareness about the many impacts the project would have on local communities, including forced expropriations.
Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. The lead developer of the Ksi Lisims liquefied natural gas (LNG) project planned for the West Coast has announced benefit agreements…
Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. The leader of the Parti Québécois says, if elected, his government would prevent the province from being involved in the high-speed…
Ryan Bellerose, a Metis from Alberta, said the conference was “a valuable first step in building bridges between the indigenous Canadian and indigenous Judean people (Jews).” “As someone who has been trying to build these bridges for years, it is great to see so many people of like mind, people who understand that it’s more…
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted June 9, 2026 1:06 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Parti Québécois is threatening to withdraw Quebec from the federal government’s proposed high-speed rail network if the party wins the October provincial election. PQ Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon says he can’t justify…
By Eli Ridder The Canadian Press Posted June 9, 2026 1:30 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size A dozen organizations say they’ve formed a group to oppose a key New Brunswick mining project. The Stop Sisson Mine Coalition says the proposed tungsten and molybdenum mine will create environmental waste…