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Western Premiers' Conference Communique: Rural and Remote Communities

PRINCE ALBERT, SASKATCHEWAN--(May 30, 2008) - Western Premiers discussed the importance of rural and remote communities in the economic, social and cultural fabric of western and northern Canada. They also discussed the critical role of rural and remote northern communities in exercising Canadian sovereignty. Premiers discussed the need to develop infrastructure in the North that supports growth, given the early stages of development there.

Transportation

The Global Information Technology Report 2007-2008

Canada position in the world's Network Readiness Index continues to slide to thirteenth position out of 127 countries studied for this year's report.

In 2005, Canada was in sixth position, sliding to eleventh position in 2006 and now to 13th place in this year's report. One of the largest areas contributing to this slide is GOVERNMENT READINESS which went to 25th position in the world.

In Praise of Taxes: The Link between Taxation and Good Governance in a First Nations Context

http://www.iog.ca/publications/2008_in_praise_taxes.pdf 

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Oski-Machiitawin Commences

Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Stan Beardy together with the Oski-Machiitawin (formerly “Northern Table”) NAN Chiefs steering committee announced today their decision to commence accelerated bilateral discussions with the Government of Ontario regarding lands and resources.