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CTV News
5 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
Doug Ford to host premiers in Muskoka this summer
Premier of Saskatchewan Scott Moe, left, and Premier of Ontario Doug Ford during a media event to sign a Memorandum of Understanding in Saskatoon on Sunday, June 1, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Liam Richards Ontario Premier Doug Ford has invited his provincial counterparts to join him for a meeting in Muskoka this summer as they look to bolster Canada's economy amid an ongoing trade war. The Council of the Federation meeting is set to take place in Huntsville from July 21 to 23. In a news release Thursday, Ford said that he has formally asked the other premiers to join him for the meeting to follow up a recent First Ministers' meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney in Saskatchewan which appeared to garner glowing praise from all those involved. 'Together, premiers are seizing the momentum coming out of the recent First Ministers' Meeting in Saskatoon to move the projects that will unleash the full potential of Canada's economy forward,' Ford said in a statement. 'There's never been a more important time for all of us from coast to coast to coast to work together to build the most competitive economy in the G7.' The agenda is expected to include nation-building projects, how to continue to navigate Canada-U.S. relations amid the ongoing Trump tariffs and public safety. 'While in Muskoka, premiers will also meet with leaders of National Indigenous Organizations to have focused discussions on economic development, economic reconciliation and other key priorities for Indigenous peoples and communities,' Ford's office said. The Ford government moved forward this week with Bill 5, controversial legislation that would establish 'special economic zones' where some environmental and other regulations can be circumvented in order to speed up projects, particularly around critical mineral extraction in the Ring of Fire. Critics have said the legislation opens the door to ride roughshod on First Nations rights and environmental laws. However Ford has maintained that the legislation is necessary because the province cannot afford to wait years for project approvals to go ahead.
CTV News
5 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
Muskoka to welcome Canada's premiers in July
Premier Doug Ford is hosting Canada's premiers in Muskoka this summer. In an invite to all 13 members of the Council of the Federation (COF), Ford is requesting their presence to shore up their commitment to work together to build a stronger, more united country. 'With President Trump taking direct aim at our economy, we need to build and we need to build fast,' said Premier Ford. 'Together, premiers are seizing the momentum coming out of the recent First Ministers' Meeting in Saskatoon to move the projects that will unleash the full potential of Canada's economy forward. There's never been a more important time for all of us from coast to coast to coast to work together to build the most competitive economy in the G7.' The meeting July 21 to 23 will focus on encouraging premiers to move forward with nation-building projects, how to navigate Canada-U.S. relations, as well as working toward making Canadian communities safer. Once in Muskoka, Canada's provincial leaders will sit with national Indigenous organizations to discuss economic development and reconciliation. During his time as chairperson of the Council of the Federation, Ford has coordinated a Team Canada approach to fight tariffs, all the while helping Canada remain on equal footing with the U.S., which included a visit to Washington D.C. with the complete cadre of premiers. Quick Facts
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Peru court rules in favor of Kichwa territorial rights in the Amazon
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Peru's top court has issued a landmark ruling recognizing the territorial rights of the Kichwa people within a protected area in the Amazon — marking a major breakthrough for Indigenous land claims. The decision affirms that Indigenous stewardship is fully compatible with conservation goals, setting a powerful precedent for rights-based forest protection in Peru, according to the Kichwa people and lawyers involved in the case. The ruling, issued on May 15 but made public on Wednesday, came after a legal challenge by four Indigenous organizations on behalf of Kichwa communities in the San Martín region. The communities say the state denied their ancestral presence for decades, creating protected areas without consultation or consent. 'The ruling validates their historical presence and their right to demand respect for those territories,' Cristina Gavancho, legal adviser to the plaintiff organizations, told The Associated Press on Thursday. 'It recognizes that in doing so, they not only contribute to conservation but must be involved in any state-led measures to implement it.' Environmentalists say the case could reshape how Peru approaches forest protection, especially in contested areas like Cordillera Azul National Park — home to one of the world's largest forest carbon offsetting projects. SERNANP, the Peruvian government agency responsible for protected natural areas, didn't immediately respond to a request for comment. Gavancho said that the ruling could have global relevance, as it reinforces growing international recognition of the role Indigenous peoples play in conservation. She noted the decision aligns with international biodiversity targets and signals a shift away from top-down conservation models. 'Conservation isn't just about creating protected areas — it's also about recognizing and protecting Indigenous territorial rights,' she said. Wiler Saurin, vice president of the Indigenous coalition CODEPISAM in Peru's San Martín region, said that the ruling is a major victory in the long struggle for recognition of ancestral lands. He emphasized that protected areas in San Martín were established without free, prior and informed consent from the Kichwa, Shawi, and Awajun peoples. Saurin, from the Kichwa community, told the AP by telephone that the court decision affirms Indigenous territorial rights and underscores that conservation can't happen without Indigenous inclusion. 'You can't do conservation from a desk, you can't do conservation from an office earning a good salary — it has to be done by working with the communities who have ancestrally occupied these territories,' he said. ___ The Associated Press' climate and environmental coverage receives financial support from multiple private foundations. AP is solely responsible for all content. Find AP's standards for working with philanthropies, a list of supporters and funded coverage areas at Steven Grattan, The Associated Press Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
The Independent
22-05-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
Peru court rules in favor of Kichwa territorial rights in the Amazon
Peru's top court has issued a landmark ruling recognizing the territorial rights of the Kichwa people within a protected area in the Amazon — marking a major breakthrough for Indigenous land claims. The decision affirms that Indigenous stewardship is fully compatible with conservation goals, setting a powerful precedent for rights-based forest protection in Peru, according to the Kichwa people and lawyers involved in the case. The ruling, issued on May 15 but made public on Wednesday, came after a legal challenge by four Indigenous organizations on behalf of Kichwa communities in the San Martín region. The communities say the state denied their ancestral presence for decades, creating protected areas without consultation or consent. 'The ruling validates their historical presence and their right to demand respect for those territories,' Cristina Gavancho, legal adviser to the plaintiff organizations, told The Associated Press on Thursday. 'It recognizes that in doing so, they not only contribute to conservation but must be involved in any state-led measures to implement it.' Environmentalists say the case could reshape how Peru approaches forest protection, especially in contested areas like Cordillera Azul National Park — home to one of the world's largest forest carbon offsetting projects. SERNANP, the Peruvian government agency responsible for protected natural areas, didn't immediately respond to a request for comment. Gavancho said that the ruling could have global relevance, as it reinforces growing international recognition of the role Indigenous peoples play in conservation. She noted the decision aligns with international biodiversity targets and signals a shift away from top-down conservation models. ' Conservation isn't just about creating protected areas — it's also about recognizing and protecting Indigenous territorial rights,' she said. Wiler Saurin, vice president of the Indigenous coalition CODEPISAM in Peru's San Martín region, said that the ruling is a major victory in the long struggle for recognition of ancestral lands. He emphasized that protected areas in San Martín were established without free, prior and informed consent from the Kichwa, Shawi, and Awajun peoples. Saurin, from the Kichwa community, told the AP by telephone that the court decision affirms Indigenous territorial rights and underscores that conservation can't happen without Indigenous inclusion. 'You can't do conservation from a desk, you can't do conservation from an office earning a good salary — it has to be done by working with the communities who have ancestrally occupied these territories,' he said. ___ The Associated Press' climate and environmental coverage receives financial support from multiple private foundations. AP is solely responsible for all content. Find AP's standards for working with philanthropies, a list of supporters and funded coverage areas at
Associated Press
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Associated Press
Peru court rules in favor of Kichwa territorial rights in the Amazon
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Peru's top court has issued a landmark ruling recognizing the territorial rights of the Kichwa people within a protected area in the Amazon — marking a major breakthrough for Indigenous land claims. The decision affirms that Indigenous stewardship is fully compatible with conservation goals, setting a powerful precedent for rights-based forest protection in Peru, according to the Kichwa people and lawyers involved in the case. The ruling, issued on May 15 but made public on Wednesday, came after a legal challenge by four Indigenous organizations on behalf of Kichwa communities in the San Martín region. The communities say the state denied their ancestral presence for decades, creating protected areas without consultation or consent. 'The ruling validates their historical presence and their right to demand respect for those territories,' Cristina Gavancho, legal adviser to the plaintiff organizations, told The Associated Press on Thursday. 'It recognizes that in doing so, they not only contribute to conservation but must be involved in any state-led measures to implement it.' Environmentalists say the case could reshape how Peru approaches forest protection, especially in contested areas like Cordillera Azul National Park — home to one of the world's largest forest carbon offsetting projects. SERNANP, the Peruvian government agency responsible for protected natural areas, didn't immediately respond to a request for comment. Gavancho said that the ruling could have global relevance, as it reinforces growing international recognition of the role Indigenous peoples play in conservation. She noted the decision aligns with international biodiversity targets and signals a shift away from top-down conservation models. 'Conservation isn't just about creating protected areas — it's also about recognizing and protecting Indigenous territorial rights,' she said. Wiler Saurin, vice president of the Indigenous coalition CODEPISAM in Peru's San Martín region, said that the ruling is a major victory in the long struggle for recognition of ancestral lands. He emphasized that protected areas in San Martín were established without free, prior and informed consent from the Kichwa, Shawi, and Awajun peoples. Saurin, from the Kichwa community, told the AP by telephone that the court decision affirms Indigenous territorial rights and underscores that conservation can't happen without Indigenous inclusion. 'You can't do conservation from a desk, you can't do conservation from an office earning a good salary — it has to be done by working with the communities who have ancestrally occupied these territories,' he said. ___ The Associated Press' climate and environmental coverage receives financial support from multiple private foundations. AP is solely responsible for all content. Find AP's standards for working with philanthropies, a list of supporters and funded coverage areas at
