Aboriginal title ruling sparks debate on mining and First Nations rights
University of British Columbia mining expert says the Supreme Court decision creating aboriginal title offers a chance to collaborate with First Nations to improve ecological practices. The Tsilhqotin Nation gains title to unceded lands, seen as a landmark shift in Indigenous rights in Canada.
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Tories criticized for appointing women judges and MacKay fallout
Ottawa reports 13 new judicial appointments with 12 men and one promoted woman. NDP leader Mulcair urged Prime Minister Harper to remove Justice Minister MacKay over remarks about women not applying. Critics argue female appointments have slowed under the Conservatives despite 34 percent of judges being women.
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Canadian Forces to retire two Challenger jets amid aging fleet
The Canadian Forces will retire two of six Challenger executive jets used for VIP transport. The move aims to save about 1.5 million dollars yearly and fund operational needs such as search and rescue. The aging CL600/CL601 aircraft lack modern sea‑flight capability and spare parts are dwindling.
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