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IRN concerned about impacts of U.S. tariffs on Indigenous resource workers and businesses
March 06, 2025 Calgary, AB – The Indigenous Resource Network (IRN) is concerned about the recent decision of the U.S. administration to impose 25% tariffs on Canadian goods imported into the United States. Although the administration has granted reprieves for certain goods, the tariffs and the animosity this creates has sparked Canadian retaliation with counter-tariffs. […]
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Tariffs Update
Mar 05, 2025 Read the speech delivered by Premier Danielle Smith regarding Alberta’s response to U.S. tariffs. Check against delivery My fellow Albertans Sadly, the United States President, Donald Trump, has decided to place a 25% tariff on all Canadian goods sold to the U.S. with the exception of energy products which will be tariffed […]
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Pathways Alliance – Tariffs implemented on Canadian goods exported to the U.S.
We are discouraged that tariffs are being imposed on Canadian goods exported to the U.S. in spite of the good-faith efforts advanced by Canada with our U.S. neighbours. It is time to recognize Canada’s resource potential by removing disruptive policies stalling growth in the energy sector. March 4, 2025 Statement from Kendall Dilling, President, Pathways […]
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Otipemisiwak Métis Government Marks Two Years of Self-Government Recognition, Calls for Finalization of Otipemisiwak Treaty
Edmonton, AB (February 24, 2025) – Two years ago, the Otipemisiwak Métis Government and Canada made history by signing the Métis Nation within Alberta Government Recognition and Self-Government Implementation Agreement, formally recognizing the Métis Nation within Alberta’s inherent right to self-government. Since then, the Métis within Alberta have ratified their Constitution, held their first elections […]
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President’s Corner – February 21, 2025
Feb 21, 2025 This past week, the Supreme Court of Canada heard the case of Roger Bilodeau, convicted in the senseless killings of Maurice Cardinal and Jacob Sansom. The judges came back quickly with a unanimous decision to deny the appeal. It was a difficult day, but an important one. These two men were Métis. […]
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Devin Dreeshen: Economic Corridors – Call for action
Feb 21, 2025 “Today I have posted an open letter to the federal minister of transport and internal trade, urging her and her federal colleagues to take action and advance investments in interprovincial mega-infrastructure projects that will ensure Canada is competitive and successful. “Canada has been stuck in a situation where it cannot complete nation-building […]
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First Nation to get in-person meeting with Alberta after cancelling virtual discussion about AI centre – CBC
Feb 21, 2025 ‘Seems that this meeting is being set up to provide a tick on the box,’ chief says The Alberta government is working to co-ordinate an in-person meeting with a northern Alberta First Nation to discuss an ambitious plan from celebrity investor Kevin O’Leary to build a massive artificial intelligence data centre. Last […]
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Statement – Canada Reaffirms Commitment to Accelerate Jasper Recovery
From: Privy Council Office Statement Ottawa, Ontario – February 19, 2025 – Today, the Honourable Terry Duguid, Minister of Sport, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Ministerial Lead for Jasper, issued the following statement: “As Chair of the Jasper Recovery Working Group, I convened a meeting with my ministerial colleagues to continue driving Jasper’s […]
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Trump’s Obsession with Canada’s Water – The Tyee
February 18, 2025 He keeps talking about turning on our ‘big faucet.’ Look for the valve in Alberta, says one expert. Two politicians who have proven they can’t be trusted are Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and U.S. President Donald Trump. Smith chose energy sales over country in the ongoing trade crisis with the United States, […]
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Call for Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committee Indigenous Caucus Members (for a term beginning April 1, 2025)
February 11, 2025 The Indigenous Caucus is comprised of the Indigenous members of the Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committee (the “Committee” or “IAMC”) for the Trans Mountain Pipelines and Marine Shipping (“TMX”). The IAMC was intended to operate for the life of the TMX project. Federal funding for the IAMC has been secured until March […]
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