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Hope remains for Liberal action on Indigenous promises, but spotty record leaves many advocates skeptical

Cindy Blackstock, executive director of the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society, says the Liberals have had to be dragged 'kicking and screaming' to effect change.

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BY ALICE CHEN
September 29, 2021

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Hope remains for Liberal action on Indigenous promises, but spotty record leaves many advocates skeptical

Cindy Blackstock, executive director of the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society, says the Liberals have had to be dragged 'kicking and screaming' to effect change.

Senate Conservative ranks could continue to grow, says caucus leader Housakos

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‘Action, not words’ needed to cool potential long, hot One Canadian protest summer, says Liberal strategist

Carney’s quiet public service revolution

PSPC using an AI bot named ‘Ava’ to help clear Phoenix pay system backlog

PSPC using an AI bot named ‘Ava’ to help clear Phoenix pay system backlog

‘Too many rules’: AG urges feds to streamline procurement, reduce outsourcing

‘Very, very unhappy’ with his party’s handling of nominations, former Conservative Senate leader Plett not ruling out running for national council

Natural resources, economy top lobbying issues in May

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Hope remains for Liberal action on Indigenous promises, but spotty record leaves many advocates skeptical

Cindy Blackstock, executive director of the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society, says the Liberals have had to be dragged 'kicking and screaming' to effect change.

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