First Nations

AECOM consortium selected to deliver Australia’s M80 Ring Road Completion

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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AECOM (NYSE: ACM), the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, today announced that the Victoria State Government has appointed AECOM, in partnership with Acciona and MACA Civil, as alliance non-owner participants to design and construct Australia's M80 Ring Road Completion between Plenty Road and the North East Link in Watsonia, Melbourne.

Key Points: 
  • AECOM (NYSE: ACM), the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, today announced that the Victoria State Government has appointed AECOM, in partnership with Acciona and MACA Civil, as alliance non-owner participants to design and construct Australia's M80 Ring Road Completion between Plenty Road and the North East Link in Watsonia, Melbourne.
  • AECOM will serve as the lead consultant and the only designer of the alliance and will play a central role in delivering the professional and technical services for the planning and design of permanent works.
  • “We’re excited to deliver this transformative project that will change how people move around Melbourne and deliver positive outcomes for communities and the environment,” said Mark McManamny, chief executive of AECOM’s Australia and New Zealand region.
  • In its role, AECOM will aim to achieve positive social outcomes through supplier engagement with First Nations people and businesses, as well as with people and businesses from local areas of social and economic disadvantage.

Prodigy Clean Energy and Des Nëdhé Group Exploring Microreactor Transportable Nuclear Power Plants (TNPPs) for Remote Applications

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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Today, in a major step toward Indigenous Economic Reconciliation, Prodigy Clean Energy and Des Nëdhé Group announce a Memorandum of Understanding to develop opportunities to power remote mines and communities in Canada utilizing Prodigy microreactor Transportable Nuclear Power Plants (TNPPs).

Key Points: 
  • Today, in a major step toward Indigenous Economic Reconciliation, Prodigy Clean Energy and Des Nëdhé Group announce a Memorandum of Understanding to develop opportunities to power remote mines and communities in Canada utilizing Prodigy microreactor Transportable Nuclear Power Plants (TNPPs).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240319500038/en/
    Conceptual illustration of Prodigy’s Microreactor Power Station™ TNPP.
  • Prodigy is collaborating with Westinghouse to develop a TNPP outfitted with the Westinghouse eVinci™ microreactor, that would be suitable for these applications.
  • “Prodigy’s microreactor TNPP offers a near-term solution to transition remote locations off of diesel,” said Mathias Trojer, President and CEO, Prodigy Clean Energy.

The Nation Micmac de Gespeg and the Government of Canada announce the signing of the Rights and Reconciliation Agreement with respect to Forillon National Park

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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In support of this commitment, today the Nation Micmac de Gespeg and the Government of Canada are announcing the signing of the Rights and Reconciliation Agreement with respect to Forillon National Park.

Key Points: 
  • In support of this commitment, today the Nation Micmac de Gespeg and the Government of Canada are announcing the signing of the Rights and Reconciliation Agreement with respect to Forillon National Park.
  • The Government of Canada officially recognized the Nation Micmac de Gespeg in 1973, even though they have occupied their territory since time immemorial.
  • On January 30, 2024, the Nation Micmac de Gespeg, Parks Canada and Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada signed the Rights and Reconciliation Agreement with respect to Forillon National Park.
  • While the Agreement represents a step toward reconciliation, Parks Canada and the Nation Micmac de Gespeg are aware that this is a first step on the road to reconciliation.

RCMP Progress Update on Recommendations from Mass Casualty Commission Final Report

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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The MCC's findings and recommendations have significant implications for the RCMP, police services across the country, all levels of government, and Canadian society at large.

Key Points: 
  • The MCC's findings and recommendations have significant implications for the RCMP, police services across the country, all levels of government, and Canadian society at large.
  • The strategy we published today on our website outlines work that began even before the MCC tabled its Final Report, dating back to 2020.
  • It is a demonstration of my commitment, and that of the whole RCMP, to respond to the MCC's recommendations.
  • We are contributing to another 55 recommendations, where the work requires collaboration with our federal and provincial government or policing partners.

Government of Canada tabled its response to the Standing Committee on Public Accounts report on emergency management in First Nations communities

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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On March 22, 2024, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, tabled the Government of Canada's response to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Public Accounts' report titled Report 8, Emergency Management in First Nations communities – Indigenous Services Canada, of the 2022 Reports 5 to 8 of the Auditor General of Canada.

Key Points: 
  • On March 22, 2024, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, tabled the Government of Canada's response to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Public Accounts' report titled Report 8, Emergency Management in First Nations communities – Indigenous Services Canada, of the 2022 Reports 5 to 8 of the Auditor General of Canada.
  • In doing so, Minister Hajdu tabled actions the government will take to implement the recommendations, in partnership with First Nations.
  • To that end, a steering committee comprised of First Nation emergency management experts was formed in October 2023 in partnership with the Assembly of First Nations.
  • We will continue to work alongside First Nations to support the health, safety and well-being of their communities, and to enhance their emergency management capacity.

Governments of Canada and Alberta officially designate Alberta section of the North Saskatchewan River as a Canadian Heritage River

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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"The Métis Nation within Alberta is very pleased that the North Saskatchewan River has formally been recognized as a Canadian Heritage River.

Key Points: 
  • "The Métis Nation within Alberta is very pleased that the North Saskatchewan River has formally been recognized as a Canadian Heritage River.
  • "The beloved North Saskatchewan River is well deserving of a Canadian Heritage River designation, and the River Valley Alliance (RVA) was pleased to support this important initiative.
  • The North Saskatchewan River flows within the North Saskatchewan watershed across central Alberta and into Saskatchewan.
  • The North Saskatchewan River's designation document highlights the many cherished stories shared by cultural, heritage and recreational sites throughout the North Saskatchewan River Watershed to be explored and developed in the future.

Statement by the Prime Minister on World Water Day

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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OTTAWA, ON, March 22, 2024 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on World Water Day:

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, March 22, 2024 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on World Water Day:
    "Water is our most precious natural resource.
  • Today, as we mark World Water Day , we reaffirm our commitment to preserving and protecting clean water for generations to come.
  • This year's World Water Day theme, 'Water for Peace', reminds us of the need to unite around protecting and conserving water while expanding access for the 2.2 billion people around the world without access to safe drinking water.
  • "On World Water Day, I invite all Canadians to reflect on the importance of our most precious resource.

Despite denials, KPMG continues to tell bankers to freeze Gen7 Fuel accounts

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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TORONTO, March 22, 2024 /CNW/ - The Gen7 Fuel bank account at BMO's North Bay branch has been frozen after KMPG's lawyers at Bennett Jones LLP presented a letter demanding the action.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, March 22, 2024 /CNW/ - The Gen7 Fuel bank account at BMO's North Bay branch has been frozen after KMPG's lawyers at Bennett Jones LLP presented a letter demanding the action.
  • Gen7 Fuel is not part of these CCAA proceedings and we have not had the alleged discussions with Gen7's banking partners."
  • Gen7 relies on the bank account to pay for the fuel it provides to its stations.
  • By combining their resources, they are able to purchase quality fuel at reasonable prices and compete with large oil brands.

Province, YVR work together to support good jobs, fight pollution

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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clean tech and expanding trade diversification while reducing pollution, we can maximize benefits for all British Columbians, while strengthening our province's economic future."

Key Points: 
  • clean tech and expanding trade diversification while reducing pollution, we can maximize benefits for all British Columbians, while strengthening our province's economic future."
  • technology and good jobs;
    expand trade diversification, working to meet increased demand for B.C.
  • technologies aligns with work already being done through the Integrated Marketplace program with YVR," said Brenda Bailey, Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation.
  • The partnership between the Province and YVR will lay the groundwork for common sense solutions, and builds on the work our government is doing to improve goods and people movement across British Columbia."

Cannabis Act legislative review Expert Panel welcomes the tabling of its final report

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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OTTAWA, ON, March 21, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, the independent Expert Panel conducting the review of the Cannabis Act welcomed the tabling of its final report in both houses of Parliament.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, March 21, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, the independent Expert Panel conducting the review of the Cannabis Act welcomed the tabling of its final report in both houses of Parliament.
  • The report, a legislative requirement under the Act, reviews progress toward meeting the Act's objectives and recommends changes to the Act and its supporting regulations and policies.
  • "The Cannabis Act is a dramatic departure from prohibition, which had been the approach to controlling cannabis for the past century.
  • The Expert Panel appreciates the opportunity to have undertaken this critical review of the cannabis framework in Canada.