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“The Government of Philippe Couillard and ‘Urban Aboriginals’: again half-measures that are likely to miss their target”
WENDAKE, QC, Oct. 17, 2016 – According to the AFNQL, the Government of Philippe Couillard seeks once again to escape from its responsibilities towards the First Nations women who have bravely denounced, almost a year ago, the actions of police officers. Rather than setting up a public inquiry into the relations between the policing services and […]
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The AFNQL expresses its condolences following the death of former federal Minister Jim Prentice
WENDAKE, QC, Oct. 14, 2016 – The Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador (AFNQL) wishes to express its condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Jim Prentice, who died in a tragic plane accident in British Colombia. Mr. Prentice was the first to hold the position of Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development under […]
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Communique – Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers work together to prepare Canadians for the jobs of today and tomorrow
Québec City (Québec), October 14, 2016 – Canada’s Labour Market Ministers met today to discuss strategic priorities and enable progress on shared interests such as: renewed collaboration on labour market transfer agreements, improving labour market information, strengthening apprenticeship, labour mobility and foreign qualification recognition. Acknowledging that skills requirements are changing rapidly with technology and innovation, […]
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The 150th Anniversary of Confederation in 2017 – A Matter of the Heart!
Raising awareness of Canadian diversity through youth engagement October 13, 2016 – Montréal – Department of Canadian Heritage Peter Schiefke, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister (Youth) and Member of Parliament (Vaudreuil–Soulanges), today announced funding of $148,460 to the organization Apathy is Boring for its pan-Canadian Signature project, 150 Years Young. Mr. Schiefke made this […]
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Seven stories in the news today, Oct. 14 – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Oct 14, 2016 Seven stories in the news for Friday, Oct. 14 ___ PM TRUDEAU STUMPS IN ALBERTA BYELECTION Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was greeted by a couple of thousand enthusiastic supporters last evening at a byelection campaign event in Medicine Hat, Alta., which is known for its staunch support of the Conservative […]
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Government of Canada Working in Partnership to Address Recommendations from Inquest into the deaths of Seven First Nations Youth
October, 13, 2016 – Gatineau, Quebec – Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada The Government of Canada is committed to working in full partnership with Indigenous peoples across the country, and other partners, to address the very real challenges facing Indigenous youth. Our Government’s primary objective remains to support the well-being and improve the education outcomes […]
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Inuit Custom Adoption Closer to Being Incorporated into Quebec’s Civil Code – An Important Step Say Makivik and Nunavik’s Health Board
Montreal, Quebec – October 6, 2016 – Inuit leaders representing Makivik Corporation and the Nunavik Regional Board of Health and Social Services (NRBHSS) underline the milestone reached with the tabling of Bill 113 in the Quebec National Assembly. The Bill, called “An Act to amend the Civil Code and other legislative provisions as regards adoption […]
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Federal government will spend $55 million over three years on rail safety – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Oct 12, 2016 By Giuseppe Valiante THE CANADIAN PRESS MONTREAL _ The federal government is making about $55 million available over three years to improve rail safety across country, Transport Minister Marc Garneau said Wednesday. Projects eligible for funding include the installation of flashing lights and bells at railway crossings and the construction […]
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Advance Voting Begins Friday – Medicine Hat—Cardston—Warner (Alberta)
October 12, 2016 Advance voting for the federal by-election in Medicine Hat—Cardston—Warner (Alberta) begins on Friday, October 14 and continues Saturday, October 15; Sunday, October 16; and Monday, October 17. Advance polls are open from 12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m. (local time). Electors can find the address of their advance voting location on the back […]
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Trade activist to be expelled from Canada today, says Council of Canadians – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Oct 12, 2016 MONTREAL _ A member of the European Parliament scheduled to speak in Montreal about the free trade deal between Canada and the European Union will be expelled from the country, according to the Council of Canadians. The lobby group says anti-globalization activist Jose Bove was supposed to speak at a […]
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