World Report June 21: Saturday's top stories in 10 minutes
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Jun 21, 2025 Indigenous groups are reacting to new legislation in Canada that may impact their rights. Businesses are pushing for closer trade ties with China amid shifting geopolitics. Major military actions in Iran raise tensions with Israel, while Russia's ambitions in Ukraine continue to escalate. Meanwhile, celebrations for National Indigenous Peoples Day showcase the vibrant culture and significance of First Nations communities across Canada. It's a mix of serious global themes and local cultural pride.
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Mixed Indigenous Views on Bill C-5
- Canada's Bill C-5 prioritizes building big projects with Indigenous partnership embedded in law.
- However, Indigenous groups show mixed feelings due to concerns about bypassing previous protections.
Métis Alliance President on Collaboration
- Mark Whitford, North Slave Métis Alliance president, emphasizes collaboration for progress.
- He highlights the importance of working together for new infrastructure linked to defense and sovereignty.
Business Urges Trade with China
- Jessica Chester experiences delays shipping goods to China but sees overseas growth as key.
- Canadian businesses urge easing trade barriers with China to strengthen economy amid U.S. trade war.