Liberal throne speech repeats old promises and fiscal ambiguity
The speech is dominated by familiar Liberal pledges to reduce child poverty, aid aboriginals, protect the environment, rebuild cities, and boost the economy while offering few details or price tags. It reiterates long term multi year programs, Kyoto ratification, medicare reform, ethics package, and a defiant stance on deficits, with Chretien nearing retirement and Martin eyed as successor.
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Treaty process promises slower path to self government
The treaty commission outlines a legal political and economic case for greater First Nations self government while cautions that reaching treaties won’t be quick. Officials warn that funding cuts for advisory committees threaten public and industry input as agreements at the table face potential opposition. The body has loaned 177 million and grants totaling 45 million to support negotiations with 38 million more available this year.
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B.C
Treaty Commission
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