Exploring Theme: "Govt. Opposition to National Day"

Global News: British Columbia’s First Nations say they’re deeply concerned that B.C. hasn’t made Sept. 30 a statutory provincial holiday. On Friday, the First Nations Leadership Council (FNLC) issued a statement regarding National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. Specifically, it said that B.C. “has so far failed to designate September 30th a statutory holiday marking the profound...

The Free Press: The Manitoba government has voted against a private member’s bill declaring Sept. 30 a provincial statutory holiday, saying it needs more time and consultation to get it right. “There certainly is disagreement among everyone we’re consulting with about what the details should be,” Labour Minister Reg Helwer told reporters after question period...