Category Archives: Social
Mi’kmaq fisherman intends to fight federal charges alleging illegal lobster catch
HALIFAX — A fisherman from a Mi'kmaq community in Cape Breton says he intends to plead not guilty to charges of illegal fishing after his lobster traps were seized last year by federal fisheries officers in southwestern Nova Scotia. Ashton Bernard,
In pushing to amend conversion therapy bill, Tories seek to bridge caucus divide
OTTAWA — Conservatives will seek to amend a Liberal bill that would criminalize forcing people to undergo therapy to change their sexuality or gender. In signalling their intention on Monday to move an amendment to the proposed law, the party als...
Feds urged to act as data suggests COVID-19 making it hard for veterans to get help
OTTAWA — The federal government is being criticized for not doing enough to help disabled veterans as new figures appear to confirm fears that COVID-19 has made it more difficult for them to apply for financial assistance. The figures from Veterans
Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq chief casts doubt on Ottawa’s bid to quell violence over lobster
HALIFAX — The First Nations chief behind a small but contentious fishing fleet trapping Nova Scotia lobster outside the regulated season raised concerns on Sunday about Ottawa's latest bid to quell violent protests by non-Indigenous agitators. Chief Mi...
Federal representative hopes to ease tensions in Nova Scotia lobster dispute
HALIFAX — The man appointed by Ottawa to mediate the ongoing lobster fishing dispute in southwestern Nova Scotia says his priority will be de-escalating tension in the area. Allister Surette was appointed Friday to work as a facilitator between Indigen...
Federal representative hopes to ease tensions in Nova Scotia lobster dispute
HALIFAX — The man tasked with lowering the temperature in a heated dispute over Nova Scotia lobster says he has a deeply personal relationship with the coastal area that has seen the most violence. “This one is right in my backyard,”
Nunavut’s young people ‘should be expecting more’ from government services: advocate
IQALUIT, Nunavut — Basic information about young people who have used government services in Nunavut isn't being tracked because of "complacency and a lack of accountability," says the annual report from the territory's representative for children and ...
For Mi’kmaq fishers, dreams of a peaceful harvest on N.S. waters repeatedly dashed
HALIFAX — Mi'kmaw fisherman Robert Syliboy says he dreams of peacefully trapping lobster off the shores of southwestern Nova Scotia. But the hopes of the 27-year-old from the Sipekne'katik First Nation have been repeatedly dashed by the vandalism and a...
For Mi’kmaq fishers, dreams of a peaceful harvest on N.S. waters repeatedly dashed
HALIFAX — Mi'kmaw fisherman Robert Syliboy says he dreams of peacefully trapping lobster off the shores of southwestern Nova Scotia. But the hopes of the 27-year-old from the Sipekne'katik First Nation have been repeatedly dashed by the vandalism and a...
Bellegarde wants Brenda Lucki out as head of RCMP
OTTAWA — The Assembly of First Nations has "lost confidence" in RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki after months of unrest, National Chief Perry Bellegarde said Friday as he called for her resignation. "The safety and security of all Canadians, including Fi...
