‘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.’
From reconciliation to results: why Bill C-5 and the Major Projects Office can be game-changers for Indigenous communities
The MPO is the front door that co-ordinates financing and accelerates regulatory approvals so that top-tier projects can get to ‘yes’ faster, with Indigenous partnership built-in from the start.
National interest should include the rights of Indigenous women
Bill C-5 is a major setback to reconciliation and the path to ending violence against Indigenous women and girls.
Fast-tracking past justice: why the Major Projects Office threatens real reconciliation
The pressure to ‘fast track’ projects transparently signals workarounds to avoid legal obligations around Indigenous consultation, placing advisers in an untenable position.
Public servants urge data sovereignty in recent survey, while AI minister says ‘data isn’t gold in Fort Knox’
Ninety-four per cent of public servants surveyed this summer say citizens’ data must be stored within Canada, and 86 per cent worry about public trust eroding if such data is stored outside of the country.
University and College Research
Canada’s next era of nation-building depends on AI and quantum innovation
The upcoming budget will be critical in charting this country’s course in technological growth.
Research is a major Canadian project
Co-ordinated research and immigration policies can ensure that today’s transformative initiatives deliver long-term dividends for Canadians.
A new deal for post-secondary education and research
Finding a solution to the financial crisis our colleges and universities face requires action by both the federal and provincial governments.
More to be done for Canada to become a leader in open science, research, and innovation
The federal government must do more to seed sustainable, community-driven approaches to open science.
