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Winnipeg Free Press
30-07-2025
- Politics
- Winnipeg Free Press
Ottawa says it wants to improve income assistance program on First Nation reserves
The federal government says it is committed to working with Mi'kmaq First Nations in Nova Scotia to improve the income assistance program. The comments are in response to criticism that there is a gap of more than $25 million a year between what First Nations people on reserve receive from Ottawa and what they would get from Nova Scotia if they lived off reserve. Ta'n Etli-tpi'tmk, a group that represents 12 of 13 Mi'kmaq First Nations in Nova Scotia, says some people living on reserve who rely on income assistance from Ottawa are being kept in deep poverty. A spokesperson for Indigenous Services Canada and for Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada says Ottawa is working to make its income assistance program 'more responsive' to people in need. Anispiragas Piragasanathar says the government has been in talks with Maritime First Nations and Ta'n Etli-tpi'tmk since 2016 on improving income assistance for people on reserve. The spokesperson says Ottawa and the Indigenous groups are trying to come up with a 'culturally responsive' program, but didn't provide details. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 30, 2025.
Hamilton Spectator
30-07-2025
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
Ottawa says it wants to improve income assistance program on First Nation reserves
The federal government says it is committed to working with Mi'kmaq First Nations in Nova Scotia to improve the income assistance program. The comments are in response to criticism that there is a gap of more than $25 million a year between what First Nations people on reserve receive from Ottawa and what they would get from Nova Scotia if they lived off reserve. Ta'n Etli-tpi'tmk, a group that represents 12 of 13 Mi'kmaq First Nations in Nova Scotia, says some people living on reserve who rely on income assistance from Ottawa are being kept in deep poverty. A spokesperson for Indigenous Services Canada and for Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada says Ottawa is working to make its income assistance program 'more responsive' to people in need. Anispiragas Piragasanathar says the government has been in talks with Maritime First Nations and Ta'n Etli-tpi'tmk since 2016 on improving income assistance for people on reserve. The spokesperson says Ottawa and the Indigenous groups are trying to come up with a 'culturally responsive' program, but didn't provide details. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 30, 2025. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
