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Calgary Herald
6 days ago
- Business
- Calgary Herald
Cenovus said to be in talks with Indigenous groups for MEG Energy bid
Cenovus Energy Inc. is in talks with Indigenous groups in Canada to jointly buy MEG Energy Corp., an oilsands producer that faces an unsolicited $4 billion takeover bid from a Canadian oil tycoon. Article content A group of First Nations and Metis communities including Chipewyan Prairie First Nation and Heart Lake First Nation are in talks with Cenovus about taking a $2 billion stake in MEG, according to people familiar with the discussions. The Indigenous stake would be backed by financial support from the federal and provincial governments, while Cenovus would bid for the rest, the people said. Article content Article content A joint offer for MEG could be made as early as September, though talks may fall apart. Article content Article content The deal, if successful, would mark the first large, direct Indigenous stake purchase in an oil sands producer. It would also unite two Calgary-based companies with significant operations in the oil-rich region of northeastern Alberta. MEG's Christina Lake project includes 200 square kilometres of leases in the area, and the company has regulatory approvals to produce around 210,000 barrels a day. Article content MEG was put into play in May when Strathcona Resources Ltd. made an unsolicited cash-and-stock bid that valued MEG at about C$6 billion. Strathcona, controlled by former investment banker Adam Waterous, made the bid after taking a 9.2% stake in the company. MEG's board advised shareholders to reject Strathcona's bid, calling it inadequate. The board also started a strategic review that may include finding other offers. Article content Article content MEG traded at C$25.85 a share at 11:45 a.m. in Toronto on Tuesday. That's above the C$23.27 offer from Strathcona, signalling investors are expecting a higher bid. Article content Alberta's First Nations have increasingly sought ownership of large energy-related infrastructure projects such as pipelines and tank storage farms to earn revenue. Canadian energy companies have been partnering more frequently with the communities whose land is affected by their projects in a bid to head off potential environmental and legal opposition.
Mint
6 days ago
- Business
- Mint
Cenovus Said to Be in Talks With Indigenous Groups for MEG Bid
(Bloomberg) -- Cenovus Energy Inc. is in talks with Indigenous groups in Canada to jointly buy MEG Energy Corp., an oil sands producer that faces an unsolicited $4 billion takeover bid from a Canadian oil tycoon. A group of First Nations and Metis communities including Chipewyan Prairie First Nation and Heart Lake First Nation are in talks with Cenovus about taking a C$2 billion ($1.45 billion) stake in MEG, according to people familiar with the discussions. The Indigenous stake would be backed by financial support from the federal and provincial governments, while Cenovus would bid for the rest, the people said. A joint offer for MEG could be made as early as September, though talks may fall apart. Emails and calls to Cenovus weren't returned, nor were calls to First Nations groups involved. MEG didn't immediately respond. Natural Resources Canada declined to comment in an email. The Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corp., which helps finance investments, didn't respond to an email seeking comment. The deal, if successful, would mark the first large, direct Indigenous stake purchase in an oil sands producer. It would also unite two Calgary-based companies with significant operations in the oil-rich region of northeastern Alberta. MEG's Christina Lake project includes 200 square kilometres (77 square miles) of leases in the area, and the company has regulatory approvals to produce around 210,000 barrels a day. MEG was put into play in May when Strathcona Resources Ltd. made an unsolicited cash-and-stock bid that valued MEG at about C$6 billion. Strathcona, controlled by former investment banker Adam Waterous, made the bid after taking a 9.2% stake in the company. MEG's board advised shareholders to reject Strathcona's bid, calling it inadequate. The board also started a strategic review that may include finding other offers. MEG traded at C$25.85 a share at 11:45 a.m. in Toronto on Tuesday. That's above the C$23.27 offer from Strathcona, signalling investors are expecting a higher bid. Alberta's First Nations have increasingly sought ownership of large energy-related infrastructure projects such as pipelines and tank storage farms to earn revenue. Canadian energy companies have been partnering more frequently with the communities whose land is affected by their projects in a bid to head off potential environmental and legal opposition. Cenovus, the third-largest Canadian crude producer by market value, has operations in the Christina Lake region near the MEG site. The company produced the equivalent of about 800,000 barrels a day last year — mostly bitumen, along with natural gas liquids and some conventional oil and natural gas. The Financial Post reported last month that Cenovus is preparing a bid. More stories like this are available on
Global News
09-08-2025
- Health
- Global News
Saskatchewan Health Authority announces new Indigenous hair consent policy
Toward the end of 2024, a Metis man, Ruben St. Charles, went to the hospital to get hip surgery. While in surgery a staff member cut St. Charles' hair without his consent, a ponytail that he had been growing out for more than 30 years. St. Charles woke up shocked and upset when he realized his hair had been thrown away. Now, months later, the Saskatchewan Health Authority has released a new policy stating that consent is needed before cutting an Indigenous person's hair. Unfortunately, this is not the first time this has happened. Just last year in Edmonton, an Indigenous man from Pasqua First Nation had his hair cut off and thrown into the garbage while at the hospital. In 2022, a young Indigenous boy also had his hair cut off while at a daycare in Saskatoon. Metis Nation Saskatchewan Minister of Health, Mental Health and Addictions Beverly Fullerton says she believes there is disconnect between Indigenous and Metis cultures at all institutions. Story continues below advertisement 'The majority of the colonial policies in place that are impacting Indigenous people do not reflect their needs, their uniqueness and the diversity that we live with every day.' explained Fullerton. 'Indigenous hair, it holds meaning. It holds wisdom, it holds the teaching of our ancestors and for a lot of our Indigenous relatives and kin, hair is so meaningful to them. It is not just something we wear. At the University of Saskatchewan, Dr. Holly Graham from Thunderchild First Nation is collaborating with the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing to offer a series of five virtual workshops. These workshops will include: Anti-Indigenous Racism, Cultural Humility, Cultural Safety, History of Indigenous Peoples, and Implementing Call to Action #24. Dr. Graham also has an online Indigenous Nursing Professional Practice Group that nurses can join to educate themselves and work toward addressing the current health disparities between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. Get weekly health news Receive the latest medical news and health information delivered to you every Sunday. Sign up for weekly health newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'Before we can reconcile in a meaningful way, we have to know the truth and the truth is related to how we prevent or mitigate repeating past harms and mistakes.' shares Dr. Graham. During her interview, Dr. Graham shared the work Wahkohtowin, which means we are all interconnected and related. She said she felt that the word reflected this story. 'We all make mistakes, and I think that it is so important that we own them and one of the quickest and simplest ways to restore that relationship is to say I'm sorry. And then hear what the person has to say… really, we just want to know that the other person is aware that they've harmed us and that we know that they are sorry,' said Dr. Graham. Story continues below advertisement According to Bonnie Marwood, an advocate for Ruben St. Charles, all he wants is an apology from the staff member that cut his hair. Marwood expressed they hope this never happens again. 'It would be really nice to see their staff educated to learn why it is important and so that it's not just a rule, but they have the education behind it and that this policy isn't just performative.' said Marwood. Dr. Graham, Marwood and Fullerton agreed that the policy was a step in the right direction, but at the same time they all expressed their concerns about the fact there were not any Indigenous or Metis representatives at the table while creating this policy. Global News reached out to the SHA for a statement regarding the new policy and the incident involving St. Charles, 'The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to creating a culturally safe and respectful environment in all our facilities, with all SHA team members having a role in fostering inclusive, respectful and culturally responsive health care. We acknowledge the deep cultural and spiritual significance of hair and braids in First Nations and Métis cultures and recognize that cutting hair without permission can cause emotional and spiritual harm, evoking past cultural trauma. The SHA has, and again, extends its deepest apologies for the individual's experience. A formal review was initiated at the time to investigate what had occurred and identify needed actions. Story continues below advertisement The SHA's new Indigenous Hair Cutting Policy is important in our ongoing journey toward reconciliation and the delivery of equitable and culturally safe care. It reaffirms our commitment to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action and supports our work to advance a culturally responsive health-care environment that acknowledges and respects the spiritual and cultural significance of hair to many Indigenous peoples. The SHA also has created mandatory cultural responsiveness training for all staff and physicians. To date, more than 90 per cent of staff and physicians at the SHA have completed this training. Our priority is to provide high-quality, compassionate care that respects each patient's cultural background and lived experience.' For more information, please watch the video above.
Toronto Sun
07-08-2025
- Business
- Toronto Sun
Carney to meet with three Metis groups on major projects bill today
Published Aug 07, 2025 • 1 minute read Prime Minister Mark Carney is pictured during an Outreach Session at the Group of Seven (G7) Summit at the Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge in Kananaskis, Alta., on June 17, 2025. Photo by TERESA SUAREZ / GETTY IMAGES OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to meet today with three provincial Metis groups to discuss his government's major projects legislation. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The legislation allows cabinet to quickly grant federal approvals for big industrial projects that are deemed to be in the national interest by sidestepping environmental protections and other legislation. Carney is expected to be joined by the Metis Nation of Alberta, the Metis Nation of Saskatchewan and the Metis Nation of Ontario. The Manitoba Metis Federation, which represents Red River Metis, declined an invitation to take part in the meeting Wednesday, saying that inviting the Metis Nation of Ontario undermines the integrity of the gathering and puts the government's plans for major projects at risk. The Manitoba Metis Federation says the Metis Nation of Ontario has no basis for existing and does not represent Metis. Carney will meet with Metis leaders alongside a handful of his ministers, including Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty, Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Rebecca Alty and Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc. Metis Nation British Columbia said it wouldn't be attending the meeting because it wanted full participation but was only invited as an online observer. Sunshine Girls Sunshine Girls World World Celebrity
Toronto Sun
06-08-2025
- Politics
- Toronto Sun
Manitoba Metis Federation turns down Carney's invitation to talk major projects
Published Aug 06, 2025 • 1 minute read Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks during a July 28, 2025 press conference in P.E.I. Photo by Colin MacLean / Postmedia OTTAWA — The Manitoba Metis Federation is turning down Prime Minister Mark Carney's invitation to discuss his government's controversial major projects legislation, saying it won't attend the meeting alongside another Metis group it says has no reason to exist. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The federation, which represents Red River Metis, says Carney's decision to include the Metis Nation of Ontario in Thursday's meeting undermines the integrity of the gathering and puts the government's plans for major projects at risk. Federation president David Chartrand says Ottawa is also propping up the Metis National Council by including it in the meeting, despite the fact that it has only two provincial members left due to conflicts related to the Metis Nation of Ontario. Carney promised meetings with First Nations, Inuit and Metis after Indigenous leaders said they were not consulted adequately on the major projects legislation and they fear projects will move forward without their input. While the Manitoba Metis Federation has been generally supportive of the legislation, it now says that Ottawa's push to approve major projects is at risk if Ottawa negotiates with 'illegitimate bodies.' First Nations and other Metis groups say the communities represented by the MNO have no claim to Metis heritage and Ottawa and Ontario have no right to recognize them. Television Basketball Toronto & GTA Columnists Music
