Immense concern on Bridging Finance allegations: Indigenous Services Minister VIDEO SIGN OUT
Minister of Indigenous Services Marc Miller said he had immense concern after allegations surfaced of mismanagement and self-dealing at Bridging Finance Inc., a Toronto-based lender that catered to First Nations communities. Making sure that Indigenous communities reach and close socio-economic gaps is key and part of that is full participation and eyes wide open in economic development. Obviously, it s a concern throughout the pandemic: communities that have fought tooth and nail for their own source of revenue have seen a huge hit, Miller said late Tuesday during a press conference on improving Indigenous education in Quebec.
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Last Modified: 2:58 PM CDT Friday, Apr. 9, 2021
OTTAWA -Indigenous Services Canada will appeal a Federal Court ruling that limits First Nations ability to postpone the election of chiefs and councils during the COVID-19 pandemic, Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller said.
Minister of Indigenous Services Marc Miller holds a press conference during the COVID-19 pandemic in Ottawa on Wednesday, April 7, 2020. Miller says his department will appeal a Federal Court ruling that limits First Nations ability to postpone the election of chiefs and councils during the COVID-19 pandemic. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick