Press Release

Community Resilience is a Security Priority for Northern Canadians

Iqaluit, May 28, 2012-Northern Canadians generally view their community as the focal point of security. The main objective is to meet basic community needs at the local level. A Conference Board of Canada report published by the Centre for the North outlines the concept of community resilience - which Northerners deem as essential for their communities to thrive. 

From THE CALGARY HERALD 

From the National Post 

Workfare for reserves: Tory plan ties benefits for aboriginals to job training

John Ivison - Jun. 1, 2012

The Harper government is planning a workfare program that would oblige young aboriginals on reserves to undertake job training in return for a welfare cheque.

From CBC.ca