- John Ivison: Chuck Strahl takes a risk on First Nations
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You could be forgiven for thinking that Canada’s relations with its First Nations were on the edge of a precipice - what with images of Mohawk Warriors threatening to storm a Canada Border Services Agency post if guards are given guns, and candidates for the national chief’s position claiming aboriginal Canadians “don’t need the white man’s money”.
In fact, behind the cameras, relations have improved sufficiently that the National Day of Action held two years ago will this year be a National Day of Reconciliation.
This is not to suggest that harmony reigns. Chuck Strahl, the Minister of Indian Affairs, unveiled a new approach to dealing with First Nations yesterday that emphasizes striking partnership deals with Ottawa, provincial governments and the private sector. The policy means Ottawa will effectively pick winners and losers -- even if Mr. Strahl does not want to frame it that way (he said that characterization is “incorrect” when asked yesterday).
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- I lean to the right but I still have a heart and if I have a mission it is to respond to attacks on people not available to protect themselves and to point out the hypocrisy of the left at every opportunity.MY MAJOR GOAL IS HIGHLIGHT THE HYPOCRISY AND STUPIDITY OF THE LEFTISTS ON TORONTO CITY COUNCIL. Last word: In the final analysis this blog is a relief valve for my rants/raves.
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