Aboriginal Peoples

1. Decision by the Commission to authorize Ontario Power Generation Inc. to construct 1 BWRX-300 reactor at the Darlington New Nuclear Project site

   Decision by the Commission to authorize Ontario Power Generation Inc. to construct 1 BWRX-300 reactor at the Darlington New Nuclear Project site

2. Commission authorizes Ontario Power Generation Inc. to construct 1 BWRX-300 reactor at the Darlington New Nuclear Project site

   Today, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) announced the Commission’s decision to issue a power reactor construction licence to Ontario Power Generation Inc. (OPG) to construct 1 General Electric Hitachi BWRX-300 reactor at its Darlington New Nuclear Project (DNNP) site in Clarington, Ontario.

3. Statement from Minister Anandasangaree to Ashlee Shingoose’s Family and Community

   Today, the Winnipeg Police Service confirmed the identity of the missing woman who had been named Mashkode Bizhiki'ikwe - Buffalo Woman as Ashlee Shingoose of St. Theresa Point First Nation.

4. Canada and Yukon announce funding to build a new convention centre in Whitehorse

   Today, Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, who oversees the Regional Development Agencies, including CanNor, announced a funding commitment of $56.25 million for the construction of the Yukon Gathering Place, a new convention centre in Whitehorse. Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai also announced a contribution to the project.

5. The governments of Canada and Yukon announce funding agreement for new Yukon Convention Centre

   Media are invited to join Yukon Member of Parliament Brendan Hanley, Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai, Kwanlin Dün First Nation Chief Sean Uyenets'echᶖa Smith, Minister of Tourism and Culture John Streicker and Yukon Convention Bureau President Eddie Rideout for a joint funding announcement related to the Yukon Gathering Place, the proposed convention centre to be built on the Whitehorse waterfront.

6. Canada and three Innu First Nations Sign a consultation protocol to strengthen Nation-to-Nation dialogue

   Today, the Chiefs Gilbert Dominique, Martin Dufour et Réal Tettaut of the Innu First Nations of Pekuakamiulnuatsh, Essipit and Nutashkuan and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, emphasized that the signing of this protocol marks a renewed commitment to a Nation-to-Nation relationship based on recognition of rights, respect, and collaboration.

7. Statement by Minister Hajdu on Jordan’s Principle funding

   Today, our Government announced the continued funding for 2025-2026 of Jordan’s Principle. The funding will support requests for products, services, and supports for families, communities, and organizations made through Jordan’s Principle for First Nations children in the year to come.

8. Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation, Nigig Nibi Ki-win Gamik, Canada, and Ontario reach coordination agreement to support Pikwakanagan-led child and family services

   Today, the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation, its child and family well-being agency, Nigig Nibi Ki-win Gamik, and the governments of Canada and Ontario are celebrating the signing of a coordination agreement pursuant to An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families.

9. Canada and First Nations in the Prairies reach agreements on critical Agricultural Benefit claims

   Today, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, is pleased to announce a third wave of agricultural benefit-specific claim settlements has been reached with First Nations this fiscal year.

10. Statement by Minister Hajdu on extension of the Inuit Child First Initiative

    The Minister of Indigenous Services, Patty Hajdu, issued the following statement today

11. Government of Canada supports the Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq’s Aquatic Guardians Program

    Funding will help expand the Nuji Kelo’toqatijik Earth Keeper Network.

12. Statement on National Indigenous Water Operator Day 2025

    Water connects all of us, and First Nation leaders and communities are at the forefront of protecting this sacred resource. On National Indigenous Water Operator Day, we acknowledge, celebrate, and thank all water operators for their commitment to delivering clean, safe, and reliable water to communities across Canada.

13. Advancing the relationship on emergency management with the First Nations Leadership Council, Government of Canada, and Government of British Columbia

    The First Nations Leadership Council, Indigenous Services Canada, and the Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness have been working together to advance the development of a new Multilateral Emergency Management Agreement that reflects the unique needs and priorities of First Nations in British Columbia.

14. Postponed: Minister Duguid to announce federal investment in Hudson Bay Railway

    Announcement postponed: Minister Dugguid to announce federal investment in Hudson Bay Railway

15. Statement from Minister Anandasangaree to Marcedes Myran’s Family and Community

    Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, Gary Anandasangaree, issued the following statement today

16. Government of Canada Designates two new Heritage Lighthouses in Prince Edward Island

    Government of Canada Designates two new Heritage Lighthouses in Prince Edward Island

17. Funded projects to restore and rebuild Atlantic salmon populations and their habitats

    Fisheries and Oceans Canada announced $6.1 million, from four funding programs, to reinforce the early implementation of Canada’s first ever conservation strategy for Atlantic salmon to restore and rebuild wild Atlantic salmon populations and their habitats.

18. Wrights Front Range Lighthouse 

    Government of Canada Designates two new Heritage Lighthouses in Prince Edward Island

19. Wrights Rear Range Lighthouse 

    Government of Canada Designates two new Heritage Lighthouses in Prince Edward Island

20. The Atikamekw of Opitciwan First Nation takes another step toward self-government in child and family services by signing bilateral agreement with Canada

    Mr. Jean-Claude Mequish, Chief of the Conseil des Atikamekw of Opitciwan (Atikamekw of Opitciwan Council) and the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services Canada, have signed a bilateral agreement marking the culmination of two years of discussions. The agreement, entitled Mamo miro kanawerimatan awacak (“Together, for the good of children”), provides the Conseil des Atikamekw of Opitciwan with funding for two years to implement services provided for under Loi de la protection sociale Atikamekw d’Opitciwan (the Atikamekw of Opitciwan social protection law). The agreement will enable the organization to finance the services it provides to community members both within the community and elsewhere in Quebec.

21. Kiashke Zaaging Anishinaabek and Canada mark historic settlement to address the First Nation’s Treaty Reserve Claim

    Today, Chief Wilfred King of Kiashke Zaaging Anishinaabek and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for CanNor, announced that the First Nation and Canada have reached a financial settlement to address the First Nation’s Treaty Reserve Claim against Canada. This settlement is an important step to promote reconciliation and renew the Nation-to-Nation relationship.

22. Government of Canada, Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated and Government of Nunavut sign Implementation Contract under Nunavut Agreement

    The Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for CanNor, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree; the President of Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated, Jeremy Tunraluk; and the Premier of Nunavut, P.J. Akeeagok, signed an Implementation Contract (the Contract) under the Nunavut Agreement for the next 10 years – this milestone Contract will positively impact Nunavut Inuit and provide support for a self-determined future.

23. Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, Ontario and Canada announce proposed settlement and next steps on Rouge River Valley Tract Claim

    Today, Ogimaa-Kwe (Chief) Claire Sault of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, the Honourable Greg Rickford, Ontario’s Minister for Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, announced a proposed financial settlement to resolve the Mississaugas of the Credit’s Rouge River Valley Tract Claim.

24. Minister Guilbeault confirms more than $36M in federal support toward a national urban park in the Windsor area 

    The proposed national urban park is a testament to what can be achieved when First Nations, communities, and Canadians come together and work toward a common goal.

25. Proposed National Urban Park in the Windsor Area

    Proposed National Urban Park in the Windsor Area.

26. Canada to provide advance payments on active claims to 14 Treaty Land Entitlement Committee of Manitoba First Nations

    “Earlier today, we were honoured to join the Board of Directors of the Treaty Land Entitlement Committee and leadership of the 14 First Nations they represent to announce that, in the spirit of advancing reconciliation, Canada will provide an advance payment to each First Nation participating in the negotiations on the ongoing Treaty Land Entitlement court proceedings.

27. Statement from Minister Anandasangaree to Morgan Harris’ Family and Community

    Manitoba has confirmed that the human remains found in the Prairie Green Landfill have been identified as those of Morgan Harris of Long Plain First Nation. This is both heartbreaking and horrific. This loss of precious life is tragic. While nothing can repair the harm that has been done, it is my sincere hope that Morgan Harris’ family and community will find some of the closure they so deserve as they bring her home and honour her.

28. Minister Anandasangaree, the President of Nunavut Tunngavik Inc., and the Premier of Nunavut announce key step forward to implementing the Nunavut Agreement

    Members of the media are invited to an announcement about a key step forward to implementing the Nunavut Agreement with the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs; Jeremy Tunraluk, President of Nunavut Tunngavik Inc., and P.J. Akeeagok, Premier of Nunavut.

29. Musqueam and Canada take a key step forward with self-government agreement initialling

    Chief Wayne Sparrow of Musqueam Indian Band and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for CanNor, announced the initialling of the Musqueam Self-Government Agreement. This significant milestone demonstrates progress for Musqueam, moving the First Nation one step closer to re-establishing self-governance and away from federal control under the Indian Act.

30. Minister Anandasangaree and Treaty Land Entitlement Committee President Chief Nelson Genaille announce agreement for Treaty Land Entitlement Committee Member First Nations

    The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, and Chief Nelson Genaille, President of the Treaty Land Entitlement Committee (TLEC), will make an announcement related to next steps for active land claims by TLEC’s Member Entitlement First Nations.

31. Tsleil-Waututh Nation and the Government of Canada sign a Reconciliation Agreement

    Chief Jen Thomas of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, marked a significant milestone towards strengthening their Nation-to-Nation relationship.

32. MP Hanley announces over $1 million to support Yukon First Nation tourism and cultural industries

    Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for CanNor, announced over $1 million to support three First Nation-owned projects in the Yukon. With this funding, these organizations will acquire and develop infrastructure to enhance business and cultural tourism opportunities and create space to train and support artisans as they build careers in the cultural industries.

33. CanNor announces over $1 million to support Yukon First Nation tourism and cultural industries

    Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for CanNor, announced over $1 million to support three Yukon First Nation-owned projects to enhance business and cultural tourism opportunities and create space to train and support artisans as they build careers in the cultural industries.

34. Minister Anandasangaree and Tsleil-Waututh Nation to sign a Reconciliation Agreement

    The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, and Chief Jen Thomas of səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) will sign a new Reconciliation Framework Agreement to strengthen the nation-to-nation relationship.

35. MP Hanley announces over $1.6 million investment to expand local food systems in the Yukon

    Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for CanNor, announced a contribution of over $1.6 million in five infrastructure projects to grow, preserve, prepare and supply food in the Yukon.

36. CanNor announces over $1.6 million to expand local food systems in the Yukon

    Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for CanNor, announced an investment of over $1.6 million in five infrastructure projects to grow, preserve and supply food in the Yukon.

37. Governments of Canada and Quebec join forces to conserve more marine areas in Quebec 

    Governments of Canada and Quebec join forces to conserve more marine areas in Quebec.

38. Parks Canada announces a contract worth more than $4.5 million for the reconstruction of the Passage lookout at La Mauricie National Park

    The iconic lookout is the most popular with visitors and offers spectacular views of the impressive Wapizagonke Lake.

39. Minister Anandasangaree and Musqueam announce key milestone on Self-Government Agreement

    The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, along with Musqueam Chief Wayne Sparrow, will announce the initialling of a Self-Government Agreement.

40. Government of Canada recognizes 10 new designations of national historic significance

    Government of Canada recognizes 10 new designations of national historic significance

41. Final agreement reached to resolve Hardy class action

    Today, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, and Ann Cecile Hardy, court-appointed representative plaintiff, jointly announced that a proposed Settlement Agreement has been reached in the Federal Indian Hospitals (Hardy) class action.

42. Government of Canada announces five sites recognized as conserved areas

    Other Effective area-based Conservation Measures areas support the commitment to halting and reversing biodiversity loss and will help fight the effects of climate change.

43. Five Parks Canada sites newly recognized as Other Effective area-based Conservation Measures (OECM)

    Five Parks Canada sites newly recognized as Other Effective area-based Conservation Measures (OECM)

44. Minister Anandasangaree appoints Murray Rankin as Ministerial Special Representative to Address Legacy of Giant Mine

    Today, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for CanNor, announced the appointment of Murray Rankin as a Ministerial Special Representative tasked with assessing the impacts of the legacy of the Giant Mine on historical Treaty rights and exploring potential pathways to resolution.

45. Minister Anandasangaree announces investment supporting mineral exploration promotion across all territories

    Today, at the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada 2025 Convention, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for CanNor, announced a federal investment of up to $420,000 to the governments of Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut. This funding will support a collaborative project among the territorial governments to attract investment and strengthen the growth of the mining sector in the North through strategic promotional activities at leading industry events.

46. Asubpeeschoseewagong Netum Anishinabek (Grassy Narrows First Nation) Breaks Ground on a Mercury Care Home

    Today, at a groundbreaking ceremony with Chief Sherry Ackabee, Minister of Indigenous Services Patty Hajdu stood alongside Asubpeeschoseewagong Netum Anishinabek to witness construction begin on a Mercury Care Home and Wellness Centre, a specialized facility dedicated to addressing the community’s unique health needs associated with mercury exposure due to pollutants released into the English-Wabigoon river system.

47. Government of Canada provides update on the Federal Indian Hospitals class action

    The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, and Ann Cecile Hardy, court-appointed representative plaintiff, will provide an update on the Federal Indian Hospitals class action.

48. Canada and Quebec will make an important announcement regarding the protection of marine environment

    Canada and Quebec will make an important announcement regarding the protection of marine environment

49. National Indigenous leaders and Canada sign a letter of intent to advance the national space for First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples

    Today, Canada and National Indigenous leaders took an important step toward lasting reconciliation. The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, joined National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak of the Assembly of First Nations, President Natan Obed of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, and President Victoria Pruden of the Métis National Council, in the signing of a Letter of Intent and a Collaboration Implementation Framework that further solidifies the permanent First Nations, Inuit and Métis presence in the heart of Canada’s Parliamentary Precinct.

50. Île-à-la-Crosse School Survivors and Canada sign Agreement-in-Principle

    The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, is joined by proposed representative plaintiffs Louis Gardiner, Margaret Aubichon, Melvina Aubichon, Emile Janvier, Duane Favel, Donna Janvier, and David Chartier to announce that an Agreement-in-Principle has been reached in the class actions concerning Île-à-la-Crosse School.