News by subject: NTA

High Tide Inc. ("High Tide" or the "Company") , the high-impact, retail-forward enterprise built to deliver real-world value across every component of cannabis, announced today that its Canna Cabana retail cannabis store located at 11501 Buffalo...

Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) Today, the CRTC is taking action to bring high-speed satellite Internet service to all communities in Nunavut for the first time. In 2019, the CRTC launched the Broadband Fund to...

Québec Premier François Legault and Makivvik Corporation President Pita Aatami approved a new negotiations accord today in the interest of furthering discussions on modernizing Nunavik's governance. The signing of this accord is a significant step...

The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls highlighted the underlying systemic causes of ongoing violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people. The COVID-19 pandemic also created unprecedented...

Lil'wat Nation has received more than $1.5 million from the federal government for the repair of 23 existing affordable housing units, which are now complete....

Miawpukek First Nation is embarking on a significant water system upgrade to ensure sustained access to safe and clean drinking water in the community. The installation of booster pumps and upgrades to the water treatment plant will ensure ample...

Over the next five years, the gouvernement du Québec and its partners will invest nearly 2.6 billion dollars in the sustainable development of Québec's northern territory. The Northern Action Plan 2023?2028 (NAP 23?28) was created in response to the...

First Nations' families, Elders and youth in Merritt will soon have access to more affordable rental homes with construction underway on a 52-unit building....

Canadians want and deserve a health care system that provides timely access to health services whenever and wherever they are needed. That is why the Government of Canada is investing over $200 billion over 10 years, which includes $25 billion for...

Rates of food insecurity across Canada's territories rank among the highest in country, but Northerners are leading the way to develop innovative solutions that improve their food systems by leveraging local knowledge and ingenuity to address gaps. ...

Food security contributes to people's physical and mental health and well-being. As many Northerners in remote and Indigenous communities face high rates of food insecurity, the Government of Canada is working with Northern and Indigenous partners to...

The Nunatsiavut Government is proposing a new airport near Nain, Newfoundland and Labrador. The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) invites Indigenous Peoples and the public to review the summary of the Initial Project Description and...

The Prairies are an economic, agricultural and energy powerhouse that is increasingly diversified and has a significant impact on Canada's overall prosperity. As we move towards a net-zero economy, people living and working on the Prairies are taking...

The hunting and harvesting of fish, wildlife and marine mammals play a vital role in the communities and traditional ways of life of Northerners and Indigenous Peoples. In the North and Arctic of Canada, these local food sources face exposure to...

Solway is sympathetic to the cause of justice and respect for the rights of indigenous peoples in Guatemala. Solway agrees with the overall result of the case removing ambiguity in property rights that was contested in courts by the Agua Caliente...

Six active transportation infrastructure projects in rural and Indigenous communities in Saskatchewan will help create healthier and more connected communities after an investment of more than $3.1 million from the federal government. Announced by...

Hard Rock International and the Tejon Indian Tribe celebrated the groundbreaking of the long-awaited hotel and casino located at Hwy. 166 and Sabodan Road West of the community of Mettler, California on Tejon Tribal land. The celebration featured a...

In a special ceremony at the Atlantic Police Academy in Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) celebrated the success and achievements of the latest troop of graduates from its Fishery Officer Initial Training Program....

The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs and the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, issued the following statement to mark the eighth...

The Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation (AIOC) has closed a $20.5 million deal that will provide five Indigenous Nations, now united as Niyanin Nations LP (Niyanin), the opportunity to partner as investors in a 15-megawatt cogeneration unit...

The Lieutenant Governor of Québec, The Honourable J. Michel Doyon, presented the First Peoples - First Nations Medal today. This...

Indigenous Tourism Ontario (ITO) and the Tourism Innovation Lab (TIL) have launched the 4th edition of the Skode Program, an initiative to spark new Indigenous tourism ideas and experiences that authentically represent, celebrate and promote...

Indigenous Peoples and coastal communities' knowledge and expertise, spanning generations, are critical to protecting our coastal waters now and into the future. Canada's Oceans Protection Plan continues to build on opportunities for Indigenous...

With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on Cision. To help journalists and consumers stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a recap of some major stories...

Today, the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans, and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, and the BC Minister of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, the Honourable Nathan Cullen, announced $86,119,340 for 58 projects receiving...

Green 2.0 said today that its new Transparency Report Card shows that the growth of communities of color in environmental jobs slowed this year, hitting a green ceiling. Green 2.0, a national independent campaign working to increase racial and...

Lighthouses have long symbolized strength, safety and safe harbour, playing a crucial role in protecting mariners. Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks...

The Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation's (AIOC) sixth deal has closed, allowing 12 Indigenous communities to purchase equity in oil and gas midstream infrastructure in the Marten Hills and Nipisi areas of the Clearwater play in Northern...

Improving the quality, supply and affordability of housing for Indigenous Peoples living in urban, rural and northern areas is a priority for the Government of Canada and an important commitment on the path toward reconciliation....

Underwater vessel noise can have a negative impact on endangered marine mammals. Acoustic disturbances create stress and can affect their ability to find prey, navigate effectively, and communicate with each other. Through the Quiet Vessel...

Northern and isolated communities are feeling the global rise in food prices, especially as regional food security is affected by high transportation costs. The Government of Canada continues to work directly with Indigenous and northern partners to...

Advancing reconciliation requires supporting culturally appropriate, Indigenous-led and community-based justice services, and building policies informed by the lived experiences of Indigenous peoples. These are key to achieving systemic change in our...

Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Canada (MTP-CA) a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc. (MTPA), announced today that RADICAVA® Oral Suspension (edaravone) for the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a rapidly progressive,...

Five Nations Development Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Five Nations Energy Inc., and Hydro One Networks Inc. (Hydro One) today announced the signing of an initial partnership agreement to work together to meet the growing electricity demands in...

National historic sites reflect the rich and varied heritage of Canada and provide an opportunity for Canadians to learn more about our diverse history. Parks Canada's network of national heritage places represents the very best that Canada has to...

National parks are gateways to discovering, learning about, and connecting with nature. Parks Canada is a recognized leader in conservation, taking actions to protect national parks and national marine conservation areas and contributing to the...

National historic sites reflect the rich and varied heritage of Canada and provide an opportunity for Canadians to learn more about our diverse history. Parks Canada's network of national heritage places represents the very best that Canada has to...

A study into the economic contributions of Indigenous households, governments and businesses reveals the potential of the Indigenous economy and the pivotal role Indigenous Peoples play in fostering economic prosperity for Calgary and the Treaty 7...

Media representatives are invited to attend the Lieutenant Governor of Québec's First Peoples (First Nations) Medal presentation ceremony. The medal will be awarded to ten recipients from different Nations in Québec. The First Peoples Medal of the...

Today, Frito-Lay announced My Joy, a new advertising campaign that showcases unique stories of joy through the lens of rising creators. Featuring a mosaic of cultures, identities, and talents, My Joy aims to inspire creators from all backgrounds to...

Today MiningWatch Canada releases a report describing gross violations of human rights at Barrick Gold's North Mara Gold Mine in Tanzania. Thousands of Indigenous Kuria near the mine have been forcibly evicted from their lands to make room for the...

Everyone in Canada should have access to safe and clean drinking water. First Nations have long called for legislation that affirms their inherent rights, recognizes their stewardship in keeping water clean and meets First Nations needs. Effective...

Please be advised that the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, will address the media following the introduction of the proposed First Nations Clean Water Act. She will be joined by AFN Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare, Erica...

The Employment Equity Act was created in 1986 to help knock down the barriers that prevent marginalized communities from achieving their full potential in the workplace. It mandates fairness, equality and equitable inclusion for employees in...

We, the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN), wish to express our deepest regret, apologizing to the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples of Canada for harms, historical or contemporary, related to nursing education....

The holidays are here, and Seagram's Escapes can make holiday entertaining festive and easy, so you can focus on making memories with friends and family. Seagram's Escapes offers dozens of bright and flavorful beverages that make great bases for...

Saskatchewan Blue Cross, a leading health and wellness solutions provider, is partnering with Aboriginal Friendship Centres of Saskatchewan providing $25,000 in support of their work as an advocate and representative of Friendship Centres across the...

Please be advised that the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, will hold a media availability on an Act respecting water, source water, drinking water, wastewater and related infrastructure on First Nation lands. She will be...

As climate change continues to impact the frequency, intensity and severity of wildfires in many provinces and territories, the Government of Canada is continuing to support Canadians now while strengthening Canada's preparedness for years to come....

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the selection of R.J. Simpson as the new premier of the Northwest Territories: "On behalf of the Government of Canada, I congratulate R.J. Simpson, who was selected to serve...