Liberal Government of New Zealand

Government Must Not Use Reconciliation As A Tool For Assimilation

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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The oversight body is a "Call to Action" from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's 2015 report.

Key Points: 
  • The oversight body is a "Call to Action" from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's 2015 report.
  • It is vital that urban Indigenous voices and CAP have a seat at the table, and therefore Senators must make an amendment allowing us to take part.
  • "There are five National Indigenous Organizations, but for some reason the Liberal Government is playing partisan politics excluding CAP and the voices of urban Indigenous peoples."
  • "The government is attempting to divide and conquer, choosing who they consider Indigenous," says CAP National Vice-Chief Kim Beaudin.

Defined Benefit Pensioners Win Battle for Pension Protection

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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TORONTO, April 19, 2023 /CNW/ - Yesterday marks a historic victory for the protection of Canadian pensioners.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, April 19, 2023 /CNW/ - Yesterday marks a historic victory for the protection of Canadian pensioners.
  • "This landmark legislation will protect millions of Canadians who rely on defined benefit pensions for their financial security in retirement," said Michael Powell, President, Canadian Federation of Pensioners, whose organization led the charge for this protection.
  • This means Canadian pensioners will move closer to the front of the line, improving the likelihood of receiving their full pension.
  • "We urge the Liberal Government and the Governor General to expedite Royal Ascent of C-228 and ensure pensioners get the protection they urgently need."

National Chief for Off-Reserve Indigenous Peoples Condemns Liberal Reconciliation Bill as Colonial

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Friday, December 9, 2022
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Bill C-29 Divides Indigenous Groups and the Senate Must Amend

Key Points: 
  • The proposed legislation and National Council create new levels of colonial policy and discrimination that continues to marginalize indigenous people.
  • "The entire Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP) is shocked and frustration at the Liberal Government's gross actions to exclude the national voice of off-reserve, non-status and urban Indigenous peoples at the National Council for Reconciliation," said Elmer St. Pierre, National Chief, the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples.
  • Bill C-29 proposes to reverse the damage from colonial policies like Residential Schools and the Indian Act.
  • CAP is outraged that the Liberal Government would intentionally lead a process of discrimination and exclusion against any Indigenous peoples.

Integrity Commissioner to TekSavvy: CRTC Chair may have breached Conflict of Interest Act

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Thursday, May 5, 2022
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CHATHAM, ON, May 5, 2022 /CNW/ - The Office of the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner of Canada has referred TekSavvy's request for an investigation of alleged wrongdoing by CRTC Chair Ian Scott to the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner (CIEC).

Key Points: 
  • CHATHAM, ON, May 5, 2022 /CNW/ - The Office of the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner of Canada has referred TekSavvy's request for an investigation of alleged wrongdoing by CRTC Chair Ian Scott to the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner (CIEC).
  • The CIEC is responsible for administering the Conflict of Interest Act, and oversees compliance of senior officials, including Governor in Council appointees such as Mr. Scott.
  • In response, the Integrity Commissioner notified TekSavvy that " since your allegation with regard to Mr. Scott's ex parte meetings may concern a possible breach of the Conflict of Interest Act, I must refer your disclosure to the Office of the CIEC."
  • The CIEC has informed TekSavvy that "the Commissioner considers all matters referred by the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner in order to determine if there is reason to believe that the Act has been contravened."