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Several First Nations sign deal with Ottawa, Ontario to own part of a nuclear reactor
Several Ontario First Nations have secured a landmark commercial partnership with federal and provincial governments, granting them an ownership stake in a new nuclear reactor. The deal marks a significant shift in how Indigenous communities participate in major energy infrastructure — moving from consultation to co-ownership. If the project proceeds as planned, it could become a model for reconciliation-driven energy policy across Canada.
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7 First Nations sign nuclear reactor ownership deal with Ottawa, Ontario
Seven Ontario First Nations have secured a landmark ownership stake in a new nuclear reactor through a commercial partnership with the federal and provincial governments. The deal marks a significant shift in how Indigenous communities participate in major energy infrastructure — not merely as consultees, but as equity partners. It sets a notable precedent for Indigenous involvement in Canada's expanding nuclear sector.
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The byelection clock is ticking. How does that impact Liberals' majority?
With several Liberal MPs set to leave their seats before Parliament resumes in the fall, a wave of byelections looms that could meaningfully shift the government's majority position. The departures trigger mandatory electoral timelines that constrain how long vacancies can remain unfilled. Every seat that flips — or even temporarily sits empty — carries real arithmetic consequences for a government navigating a fragile political environment.
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'One-sided' exhibit on displaced Palestinians sparks resignation of human rights museum board member
A Canadian Museum for Human Rights board member has resigned in protest over an upcoming exhibit focused on displaced Palestinians, which he characterizes as one-sided. The resignation highlights the intense scrutiny cultural institutions face when addressing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The dispute raises broader questions about how publicly funded museums navigate politically contentious subject matter.
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