Opposition denounces federal government for lapse of $75M in sex trafficking money
Opposition party leaders sent a letter addressed to Justin Trudeau denouncing what they says is…
Jamie Pashagumskum
Originally from the Cree Nation of Chisasibi on the eastern coast of James Bay, Quebec, Jamie has lived in Ottawa since 2015. Trained in journalism at Carleton University, he has worked as a freelance print journalist and as a writer/researcher for the Cree unit of CBC North out of Montreal. Jamie was hired as the reporter/correspondent for the Ottawa bureau in October 2019.
Feds attacked for delay in MMIWG inquiry response plan
‘We hope the Indigenous women and girls of Canada have not been abandoned.’
Party leaders table demands as MPs debate how to resume Parliament
NDP seeks 10 days of paid sick leave for all. Conservatives insist on in-person sittings.
MPs call for more help for Indigenous women
Members of Parliament pressed the government during opening statements prior to a special committee on…
Federal COVID 19 wage subsidy extended to some Indigenous businesses
“As the economy reopens, there is a danger of unintended consequences,”
COVID-19 aid money rolls into Saskatchewan as government stresses flattening the curve
“It’s become very clear there that those communities need this work to continue.”
Coalition of civil rights groups file constitutional challenge over handling of inmates during pandemic
‘The Correctional Service of Canada has failed to take the steps that would make physical distancing possible within its institutions.’
Chiefs of Ontario says COVID-19 spike is coming, urges First Nations to keep communities closed
The Chiefs of Ontario (COO) is urging First Nations across the province to keep communities…
Canadian Rangers still tasked with helping communities deal with COVID-19
Canada’s Minister of National Defence Harjit Sajjan says the Canadian Rangers are continuing to work…