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Kansas County Pays $3M Over Newspaper Raid

Marion County agrees to $3 million settlement and apology after controversial police raid on local newspaper. A victory for press freedom in Canada and beyond.

Canada's Indigenous Rights Iceberg Grows Larger

A groundbreaking legal analysis reveals how the Tsilhqot'in land title decision could reshape resource development and Indigenous relations across Canada, creating unprecedented uncertainty for industry and government.

Federal Budget Fails First Nations: AFN Chief

Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak expresses deep disappointment with Canada's 2024 federal budget, calling it a failure to address critical infrastructure gaps and implement Jordan's Principle.

First Nation excluded from AI data centre consultation

A proposed AI data centre spanning thousands of hectares in Alberta faces opposition as the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation says they were never consulted about the development on their traditional territory.

Court Land Ruling Sparks Property Rights Crisis in Canada

A controversial British Columbia court decision granting the Cowichan Tribes ownership of a former RV park has legal experts and property owners questioning the future of private property rights in Canada. This landmark ruling could set a precedent for In

Supreme Court rejects BC ostrich cull appeal

Canada's Supreme Court has declined to hear the final appeal in the controversial British Columbia ostrich case, ending a years-long legal battle over the mass culling of hundreds of birds.

Supreme Court to hear Saskatchewan pronoun law appeals

Canada's highest court will hear the pivotal case challenging Saskatchewan's controversial parental consent requirement for pronoun changes in schools, setting a national precedent for LGBTQ+ rights and provincial authority.

Chrétien: Premiers Too Quick to Override Rights

Ex-Prime Minister Jean Chrétien warns that provincial leaders are increasingly willing to use the notwithstanding clause, threatening fundamental Canadian rights and freedoms in pursuit of political agendas.

Saskatchewan to pass fair gun buyback compensation law

Saskatchewan is preparing to introduce groundbreaking legislation ensuring fair market value compensation for firearms affected by the federal buyback program. Learn how this provincial move could set a national precedent.

Manitoba First Nations Push for Federal Budget Changes

Manitoba First Nations leaders are calling for urgent amendments to the federal budget, arguing it fails to address pressing infrastructure, healthcare, and economic development needs in their communities.

Amazon fined $10K in BC delivery driver ruling

A British Columbia regulator has fined Amazon $10,000 in a precedent-setting ruling that redefines delivery driver classification and could reshape gig economy standards across Canada.

Alberta Recall Act: Your Guide to Firing MLAs

Discover how Alberta's groundbreaking Recall Act empowers voters to remove MLAs and municipal politicians between elections. Learn the rules, thresholds, and process for this democratic tool.

Alberta Sovereignty Act: Rights Revocation Fears

Albertans express deep concerns about the provincial government's power to revoke rights and freedoms through the Alberta Sovereignty Act, fearing unprecedented governmental overreach.

BC Government, First Nations in Land Rights Talks

Top-level meetings unfold in British Columbia as provincial ministers and First Nations leaders address escalating tensions surrounding Indigenous land rights and resource management.

Alberta's Notwithstanding Clause Faces Intense Scrutiny

Alberta's plan to invoke the notwithstanding clause in its sovereignty act legislation sparks intense constitutional debate and sets the stage for a historic political showdown over provincial powers versus federal authority.

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