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Canada

AFN national chief pens ‘concerned’ letter to Caring Society on child welfare reform talks

The head of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) has expressed concerns about the future of long-term reform for the…

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Politics

First Nations leaders urge Canada to renew national talks on $47.8B child welfare reform settlement

First Nations leaders in Canada are urging the government to reconsider its decision not to renew national negotiations on a…

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Politics

Canada tells AFN it won’t negotiate nationally on First Nations child welfare reform

Canada has informed the Assembly of First Nations that they do not have the mandate to negotiate nationally after chiefs…

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Politics

NDP accuses Liberals of dividing First Nations by refusing new national talks on child welfare reform

The NDP has accused the Liberal government of causing division among First Nations by refusing to renew national negotiations on…

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Canada

After sustained pressure on Marineland probe, Ontario animal welfare body opens up

Animal cruelty investigators in Ontario have recently taken a significant step toward increased transparency by issuing their first-ever news release.…

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US Election 2024

Mike Lee looks to halt welfare for illegals going on under Biden with key budget process

Republicans are making a bold move to prevent welfare benefits from reaching illegal immigrants who are paroled into the United…

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Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia’s child welfare social workers devalued and burned out: report

A recent report sheds light on the challenging working conditions faced by social workers in Nova Scotia’s child welfare system,…

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Nova Scotia

Homeless man in tent deserved same welfare rate as someone with permanent housing, says N.S. lawyer

A veteran human rights lawyer tried to convince a Nova Scotia judge on Wednesday that a homeless man living in…

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Politics

First Nations leaders call for overhaul of negotiation process for child welfare reform deal

First Nations chiefs from across Canada are calling for a new negotiation process after voting to reject a settlement agreement on long-term…

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Politics

First Nations vote down resolution to endorse $47.8B child welfare reform offer

First Nations chiefs and proxies from across Canada voted down a resolution to fully accept a settlement agreement on long-term…

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