Connor Colvin Politicians have described the Ring of Fire as a “game changer”, a “multi-generational economic opportunity” and “the most promising mining opportunity Canada has seen in a century.” In fact, a recent report by the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) corroborates these optimistic claims and has described it as an “unparalleled opportunity for Ontario…
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Seen and Heard: SPPG’s First Forum on Aboriginal Policy
Silvia Ciobotaru First Nations hold a unique place in Canadian history. While Aboriginal groups played a key role in the establishment of our country, centuries of discrimination and disenfranchisement have resulted in a number of disturbing realities. In recent decades, issues affecting Aboriginal communities including lack of education and housing, unemployment, substance addiction, and criminalization…
Bob Rae Teams Up with Matawa First Nations for Ring of Fire Negotiations
Creig Lamb These days, Bob Rae is a busy man. The former Premier of Ontario and Liberal Party Leader is doing more than your average political retiree, and I’m not talking about his induction into the School of Public Policy and Governance as a Distinguished Senior Fellow. Rae has assumed the position of Chief Negotiator…
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