Call for transparency in band council pay across Canada
Colin Craig argues that Indian Affairs should require disclosure of band chiefs and councillors salaries to residents. He cites Peguis as an example where pay ranges from 295000 to 439000 in 2008 09, far above average community needs and other elected officials. He notes risks of retaliation against critics and urges public access to remuneration data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Departent of Indian Affairs
CTF
Peguis
Canadian Taxpayers Federation
Department of Indian Affairs
Colin Craig
Undue risk to society defines Laurie Bells release
An editorial-backstory outlines Laurie Bell, once jailed for manslaughter, facing a parole decision despite NPR warnings. It notes breach of release conditions, violent behavior in prison, and a halfway house refusal. The National Parole Board cites an undue risk to society as justification for continued confinement.
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Fed
Bell
National Parole Board
NPR
Allh and Allah in Malay and the Malaysia debate
A garbled reflection on Arabic and Malay usage of the word Allh in religious contexts amid Malaysia's tensions. The piece cites court rulings, church attacks, and political reactions. It discusses interfaith strains, Malay Muslim dominance, and the attempt to balance Abrahamic faiths within a developing Malaysia.
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Casasts
Arabian Peninsula
Kam
Christ
Goo
Lst
Makysian High Court
Kinda Lumpur
Thursey Nigh
Pro‘exer
Mongers
Kuala Lumpur
Nai Razak
Lawrence Anche
The
Herald
Catholic Church
Malaysia
Cris
Jkackr Lim Kit Seng
Sam
Comets
Norhern Borea
God
Harmintha
Ae Maaysa
Masi
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Greg Selinger
University of Manitoba
Laurie Bell
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Dennis Strongquill
Uum
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Terrie Welwood
Mts.net
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Gwynne Dyer
Allah
Saudi Arabia
Sime
Mic
PAS
Burts Gsting
Andi
Chasars
Hinds
Anumis
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