Ministerial Statement: Advancing Indigenous Economic Self-Determination

Newfoundland and Labrador’s health minister, Lela Evans, says the federal government has decided to stop negotiating a federal pharmacare program for the province, effectively closing the door to joining at this time. The federal government says it remains open to health-care collaboration and to understanding Newfoundland and Labrador’s needs, with…

The article reports that Minister Lela Evans read a statement in the House of Assembly recognizing Indigenous leadership, self-determination, and economic innovation as vital to the province’s prosperity. It states the government is committed to partnering with Indigenous leaders, governments, and the federal government to support Indigenous communities’…

The minister delivered a statement in the House of Assembly recognizing Indigenous leadership, self-determination, and economic innovation as vital to the province’s prosperity. The government pledged to continue engaging in partnership with Indigenous leaders, governments, and others to support Indigenous economic self-determination and collaborative…