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‘Keep that nation-to-nation concept strong,’ say Indigenous leaders, as Canada moves on major projects

David Chartrand, president of the Manitoba Métis Federation, says 'if you're asking us to trust you, you should have no problem signing legal documents to ensure that the promise you're making is real and will be kept.'

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BY JESSE CNOCKAERT
September 29, 2025

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Giddy-up: more than a dozen RCMP-bred horses galloping to an auction near you

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Plus: Raymond B. Blake's book on prime ministers wins the prestigious Shaughnessy Cohen award, India's new envoy is officially here, and MPs and Commonwealth diplomats enjoy a friendly game of cricket.

Giddy-up: more than a dozen RCMP-bred horses galloping to an auction near you

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Plus: Raymond B. Blake's book on prime ministers wins the prestigious Shaughnessy Cohen award, India's new envoy is officially here, and MPs and Commonwealth diplomats enjoy a friendly game of cricket.

‘Keep that nation-to-nation concept strong,’ say Indigenous leaders, as Canada moves on major projects

David Chartrand, president of the Manitoba Métis Federation, says 'if you're asking us to trust you, you should have no problem signing legal documents to ensure that the promise you're making is real and will be kept.'

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