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Cision Canada
22-07-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Métis National Council President Calls for Indigenous Inclusion and Shared Economic Prosperity at Council of the Federation
HUNTSVILLE, ON, July 21, 2025 /CNW/ - Today, Métis National Council (MNC) President Victoria Pruden met with Premiers and other Regional and National Indigenous Leaders at the Council of the Federation meeting, where Premiers unanimously supported Indigenous inclusion in First Ministers Meetings (FMMs). President Pruden spoke alongside leaders of Indigenous organizations to advance Métis priorities on economic development. President Pruden noted that discussions about economic reconciliation and major projects directly affect the rights and interests of Indigenous peoples, emphasizing the need for Indigenous representation at First Ministers' Meetings. "For true economic reconciliation to take place, Métis governments must be equal partners at the table," said President Pruden. "We need to move beyond a side meeting to nation-to-nation, government-to-government discussions with the Premiers." During the meeting, President Pruden provided key findings from the Status of the Métis Economy Report, released in June 2025. The report highlighted how Métis businesses generated over $25 billion in revenue in 2020, driven by strong labour force participation and growing educational attainment rates, particularly in the skilled trades. While celebrating these successes, she also addressed the persistent socio-economic gaps and the urgent need for targeted, distinctions-based measures to ensure equitable participation in major projects. President Pruden reiterated that free, prior, and informed consent and meaningful consultation are non-negotiable for advancing shared prosperity without undermining Métis rights, governance, or the environment. President Pruden looks forward to renewed partnerships between the Métis Nation and Canada's Premiers, working together to strengthen Indigenous economies, improve procurement opportunities, and advance a distinctions-based approach to economic resilience and reconciliation. Since 1983, the Métis National Council has been the national and international voice of the Métis Nation within Canada. Through national research and policy development, the MNC advocates to advance the rights and interests of Métis Governments, including the implementation of the Métis Nation's inherent right to self-determination and self-government. The MNC is committed to accountability and transparency within its operations, and to its relationships with its Governing Members and other partners.
Vancouver Sun
01-06-2025
- Business
- Vancouver Sun
Prime Minister Mark Carney names former United Nations ambassador as chief of staff
TORONTO — Prime Minister Mark Carney has named Canada's former ambassador to the United Nations as his chief of staff. Carney announced on Sunday that Marc-André Blanchard would begin his post in July, taking over from Marco Mendicino, the former Liberal cabinet minister who had been doing the job on an interim basis. 'Marc-André has a long and distinguished career as one of Canada's most accomplished builders, legal experts, executives, public servants, and diplomats serving as Canada's ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations,' Carney wrote on X. Blanchard currently serves as an executive at CDPQ Global, a Quebec-based investment firm responsible for managing pension funds and insurance plans. In his post on X, Carney confirmed that Mendicino would remain his interim chief of staff into 'early summer.' I am pleased to announce that Marc-André Blanchard will serve as my Chief of Staff beginning in July. Marc-André has a long and distinguished career as one of Canada's most accomplished builders, legal experts, executives, public servants, and diplomats including serving as… He said Mendicino would be in the job as the Liberal government prepared to introduce its first legislation of the new session of Parliament and host G7 leaders when they meet in Alberta later this month, including U.S. President Donald Trump. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Carney has named growing Canada's economy in the face of the president's trade war by knocking down interprovincial trade barriers and fast-tracking approvals for new energy and infrastructure projects as his top priorities. Carney announced Blanchard as his chief of staff as he was set to meet with energy leaders in Calgary on Sunday and then travel to Saskatoon, where he will spend Monday meeting with the premiers for a First Ministers' Meeting. More to come .. staylor@ Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our politics newsletter, First Reading, here .
Cision Canada
27-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Streamlining licensing and workers compensation registration key to unlocking Canadian labour mobility Français
TORONTO, May 27, 2025 /CNW/ - As the Committee on Internal Trade's June 1 deadline for delivering an action plan to boost labour mobility approaches, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)'s new snapshot highlights inconsistent regulations and standards restricting labour mobility across the country. "There has been lots of positive talk at all levels of government around breaking down labour mobility barriers in Canada, but we haven't seen all the action needed to support it yet," said SeoRhin Yoo, CFIB's senior policy analyst. "The June 1 deadline to deliver an action plan on labour mobility, as well as the First Ministers' Meeting on June 2 are opportunities for Premiers and the Prime Minister to show Canadian small business owners that they're serious about eliminating internal trade barriers." Of small businesses who have hired workers from, or have employees working in, other jurisdictions, nearly half (49%) have experienced challenges. For those businesses, top challenges include lack of recognition of certifications between jurisdictions, acquiring provincial licensing, adjusting Occupational Health and Safety rules to fit requirements of another jurisdiction, and registering business and employees in workers' compensation outside of their home province/territory. CFIB is urging governments to minimize exceptions, streamline certification processes, mutually recognize equivalent qualifications, and make it easier and quicker for employees to start working in another jurisdiction. "We're hearing from businesses that navigating WCB systems is time-consuming and that differing provincial regulations make it hard to operate and expand across Canada," said Bradlee Whidden, CFIB's senior policy analyst. "We need policies that would open doors for workers and allow businesses to better recruit and retain employees. Workers would be able to move to areas where their skills are in higher demand, while businesses would be able to fill vacancies more quickly, boosting Canada's economy and productivity while addressing unemployment. That can be done without compromising public safety, but we need political will and governments working together." Some examples of labour mobility barriers include: A nurse registered to practice in Ontario must still register with Quebec's college in order to start work in Quebec. A Red Seal-certified stylist from Newfoundland and Labrador cannot legally use the titles "hairstylist" or "hairdresser" in New Brunswick unless they have a separate, mandatory licence from the Cosmetology Association of New Brunswick. They must also fill out an out-of-province application with supporting documents and pay $340, and the whole process could take up to 30 days. Podiatrists from Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, and Northwest Territories must complete additional training before they can register and fully practice in Alberta. About CFIB The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is Canada's largest association of small and medium-sized businesses with 100,000 members across every industry and region. CFIB is dedicated to increasing business owners' chances of success by driving policy change at all levels of government, providing expert advice and tools, and negotiating exclusive savings. Learn more at
