Bill C-21 reveals deeper tensions over Métis identity, treaty authority and jurisdiction

The president of the Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) says misinformation and political fearmongering are driving growing opposition to Bill C-21, as legislation to enact the Red River Métis self-government treaty continues to move through Parliament.First Nations leaders who oppose the legislation, however, argue the issues with C-21 run far deeper, raising concerns about treaty authority, consultation, identity, and who has the right to negotiate jurisdiction over traditional territories.

Canada introduces Bill for Self-Government Treaty with the Manitoba Métis Federation

Today, with the support of the Manitoba Métis Federation, the National Government of the Red River Métis, the Honourable Rebecca Alty Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations introduced Bill C-21. If passed, Bill C-21 will give effect to the Red River Métis Self-Government Recognition and Implementation Treaty - the first Self-Government Treaty reached with a Métis Government in Canada.

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First Nations leaders reject Trudeau's proposed gun law, citing risk to treaty rights

Chiefs at the Assembly of First Nations voted Thursday to publicly oppose the Liberal government's proposed gun-control legislation and stand against sovereignty bills in Alberta and Saskatchewan's legislatures.

Carey Price ignorait l’existence de la tuerie de Polytechnique Montréal

Les Canadiens de Montréal n'ont pas l'intention de réagir à la suite de la déclaration de son joueur-vedette.

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The goaltender's Instagram post was praised by the Canadian Coalition for Firearm Rights and the Conservatives, and criticized by the PolySeSouvient gun control group and Bloc Québécois.

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