It says indigenous kids are over-represented in child welfare systems across Canada.
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Robert Skinner, an expensive man with the School of Public Policy along at the University of Calgary who might labored on and read energy methods of ages, said it’s no wonder it goes wrong.
The federal government defended its record in a statement, saying it introduced changes in 2006 to the way child and family services are delivered on reserves that is based on prevention.
Wall took shots at Ontario and Quebec in particular earlier this week, arguing their positions seem to look down on lucrative oil and gas resources while benefiting from the equalization funds they help raise.
The Premiers, including Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne, Newfoundland Premier Paul Davis and Manitoba Premier Greg Selinger, added their names to a giant prescription form, prescribing federal leaders a healthy dose of phamacare.
He says the strategy does not acknowledge there’s a trade-off between growing the oilsands and reducing Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions.
When premiers agreed to Alberta’s proposal to develop a Canadian energy strategy in 2012, it was done in a spirit of unity, recognizing the unique expertise and potential from every region to transform our country into a global energy leader.
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley has repeatedly attempted to gain legitimacy for her tough-on-oil initiatives, such as raising royalties and promoting more refining and upgrading in the province, by claiming she’s merely following on the footsteps of the province’s beloved late premier, Peter Lougheed.
Brian Gallant said such a strategy would be a catalyst for projects like the proposed Energy East pipeline because it would set the guidelines for projects impacting various parts of the country. But the idea comes deep into the document, and the words “bitumen”, or “oilsands” aren’t even mentioned, even though they are the Canadian energy source that pays the rent. “We only have one customer for this product so far”.
Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall, whose province is a major oil producer, said Monday he was pulling out of the first day of the conference, and may not attend Thursday and Friday as his province battles wildfires. The only way to do that is to get to yes on development of all kinds, but the only way we can get to yes and guarantee that those jobs will be created is if we can assure Canadians that we are doing it in an environmentally sound and responsible way.
It is clear that Canadians want federal leadership to protect health care but also to expand it to include a National Strategy for Seniors and a National Drug Plan. “I hope we can be a little bolder in the energy strategy, to say that oil and gas is a good thing”. A Canadian Energy Strategy, no matter how much it might favor Alberta’s interests, can not overcome that obstacle. “That’s what the meetings are about, that’s why it’s important to have Canada’s premiers meet together because then we can move the agenda forward”.
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A communique released after the premiers met in St. John’s, N.L., states the strategy provides the foundation for provinces and territories to work on energy priorities.
