Federal Politics

Racism partly to blame for unequal health care provided to Indigenous women: PHAC study

Racism and the lack of primary care providers mean off-reserve First Nations, Mtis and Inuit women and girls have poorer health overall compared to their non-Indigenous counterparts, says a study by t...

Aug 28, 2023

Families impacted by mass stabbings at JSCN find support at Traditional Health gathering

Nearly a year has passed since Joyce Burns's husband Earl was stabbed and killed and the scars are still very fresh.Joyce was one of many survivors at this week's Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Na...

Aug 25, 2023

Saskatchewan NDP critic calls on Ottawa to extend CEBA deadline

Thousands of small businesses will be required to repay loans under the Canada Emergency Business Account program by the end of the year.But while the federal loans of up to $60,000 helped keep some 2...

Aug 24, 2023

Canadians unified on forest protection although wildfire cause divisive: poll

As Canada struggles through its worst fire season in recorded history, a new survey suggests protecting forests remains one issue that unites most Canadians no matter who they are or where they live. ...

Aug 24, 2023

Federal officials say 'marathon' wildfire season could extend into fall

The federal government is forecasting a "marathon" wildfire season to continue across much of Canada this month, with the potential for the fire season to extend into September for southern B.C., the ...

Aug 11, 2023

Canada suspending direct aid to Niger's government after military coup

Ottawa has announced it will stop providing financial assistance to Niger's government in the wake of a military coup in the West African country.Leaders of the military junta are facing a Sunday dead...

Aug 06, 2023

Trudeaus announce separation after 18 years of marriage

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie Grgoire Trudeau say they are separating after 18 years of marriage.In statements posted to Instagram, both say they have made the decision after "many...

Aug 02, 2023

Federal Government to pay $37 million to 14 First Nations in Sask. for unpaid Treaty Salaries

Over a dozen First Nations from Treaty 4 and Treaty 6 Territories in Saskatchewan are praising a historic settlement agreement on Treaty Salaries.Gary Anandasangaree, the newly appointed minister of C...

Aug 02, 2023

New justice minister arrives amid bail debate, vows fresh look at judicial vacancies

Canada's new justice minister says he plans to tell his staff and department to move "expeditiously" on addressing judicial vacancies, an issue that dogged his predecessors.Prime Minister Justin Trude...

Jul 28, 2023

FSIN, MN-S react to new cabinet members

The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) and Mtis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) offered their take Wednesday on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's major cabinet shuffle.A majority of portfolios...

Jul 27, 2023