Latest from Olivia Stefanovich
Poilievre's 'Santa Claus' quip trivialized Inuit presence in Arctic, says national Inuit leader
The leader of the national organization representing Inuit says the Conservative leader trivialized Inuit and everyone who lives in the Arctic with a "Santa Claus" social media quip criticizing Ottawa's plans to appoint an Arctic ambassador.
Federal government to sign first-ever modern treaty with Métis
The federal government will sign its first-ever modern treaty with a Métis government on Saturday, CBC News has learned.
Ottawa to compensate Inuit in Nunavik for mass sled dog slaughter
Ottawa will offer financial compensation to Inuit in Nunavik for the devastation caused by the mass slaughter of their sled dogs, the Crown-Indigenous relations minister tells CBC News.
Former top commanders urge Ottawa to support Afghan-Canadian combat advisers
The federal government needs to listen to the pleas of Afghan-Canadian combat advisers who — having played a pivotal role in helping Canada complete its mission in the Afghan War — were denied benefits and health coverage, former top military commanders say.
National chief says ICC should probe disappearances of children from residential schools
The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations says the International Criminal Court should investigate the disappearance of Indigenous children from Canadian residential schools.
Ottawa to reinstate Arctic ambassador as it faces challenges from U.S., Russia and China in region
Ottawa is finalizing its long-awaited Arctic foreign policy with Inuit leaders for release before the end of the year, as Canada braces for a second Trump presidency and increasing threats to its sovereignty from China and Russia.
Mi'kmaw mother could lose custody of 3 disabled children after feds threaten to cut funding
A Mi'kmaw mother in Nova Scotia, who was once a child in care, fears she could lose custody of her three children with disabilities because the federal government doesn’t want to pay for their essential services anymore.
Analysis
Why Trudeau flew to the other side of the world to spend less than 48 hours in Southeast Asia
Amid the threat of an early federal election, the prime minister left Ottawa during a chaotic parliamentary sitting week for a meeting of Southeast Asian countries in Laos. Despite everything unfolding on Parliament Hill, senior government officials believed skipping the summit wasn't an option.
Canada could help balance the scales with China as tensions rise in South China Sea, experts say
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has an opening during a summit with regional leaders in Laos this week to step up Canada's contributions to help Southeast Asian countries facing escalating threats from China, according to experts.
Trudeau heads to Southeast Asia as Israel-Hamas war promises to overshadow trade talks
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is headed to Laos this week to try and advance trade and political ties with world leaders at a regional summit amid tension over the conflict in the Middle East.