US EditionDoug Ford says he treats First Nations ‘like gold’ but they ‘keep coming hat in hand’
ONTARIO, CANADA, JUN 19 – Ontario Premier Doug Ford apologized for controversial comments and plans discussions with 39 First Nations chiefs to address economic development and treaty rights amid Bill 5 backlash.
- Doug Ford is meeting with chiefs from the Anishinabek Nation, representing 39 First Nations in Ontario, on Thursday.
- First Nations are upset with Bill 5, allowing the cabinet to skip laws for special economic zones.
- Ford claims First Nation treaty rights will be honored and plans summer consultations.
- Sol Mamakwa criticized Ford's comments, emphasizing that First Nations should not rely solely on government support.
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Winnipeg Free Press+11 Reposted by 11 other sources
Doug Ford apologizes over 'hat in hand' comment about First Nations
Breaking News, Sports, Manitoba, Canada
·Winnipeg, Canada
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Ontario First Nations 'keep coming hat in hand' despite being treated 'like gold,' Doug Ford says
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he is willing to give First Nations what they want for their support in developing mines, but they cannot “keep coming hat in hand all the time to the government” for more money.
·Canada
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The RecordDoug Ford accused of ‘racist’ comments ahead of meeting with First Nations chiefs
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is being accused of making “deeply offensive and racist” remarks about First Nations ahead of a meeting with Indigenous chiefs.
·Toronto, Canada
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