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According to an editorial in the Filipino Post, a recent poll commissioned by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation shows that 47% of Canadians want to reduce the number of federal bureaucrats, while less than 30% want to maintain the current number. Only 7% think the government should hire more bureaucrats. Since 2015, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government has added 108,793 bureaucrats, a 42% increase, while Canada's population has only grown by 14%. The editorial argues that reducing the bureaucracy is necessary to fix the budget and cut taxes. [Extracted from the article]

According to an editorial in the South Asian Post, a recent poll commissioned by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation shows that 47% of Canadians want to reduce the number of federal bureaucrats, while less than 30% want to maintain the current number. Only 7% think the government should hire more bureaucrats. Since 2015, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government has added 108,793 bureaucrats, a 42% increase, while Canada's population has only grown by 14%. The average annual compensation for federal bureaucrats is $125,300, and it is estimated that 72,000 excess bureaucrats cost taxpayers roughly $9 billion per year. The editorial suggests that reducing the number of bureaucrats and reining in pay and perks should be a priority for politicians looking to fix the budget and cut taxes. [Extracted from the article]

Asahi Kasei, a Japanese company, has announced plans to construct a lithium-ion battery separator plant in Ontario, Canada. The plant will be used for the manufacturing and coating of Hipore™ wet-process lithium-ion battery separators. Asahi Kasei is currently studying joint investment with Honda Motor Co., Ltd. and will receive funding from the Development Bank of Japan Inc. for the establishment of Asahi Kasei Battery Separator Corp. The company also expects financial support from the federal government of Canada and the provincial government of Ontario for this investment. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses United Nations Special Rapporteur James Anaya's report on Canada's efforts in improving the living conditions of its indigenous peoples. It describes the Canadian Federal Government's relationship with its indigenous peoples, First Nations Control of First Nations Education Bill, and National Inquiry into the numbers of murdered and missing aboriginal women and girls. The mandate of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission for Indian residential schools is also discussed.

This section offers news briefs on Canada's Manitoba Pipestone community. The Peepeekisis Cree Nation has refused to renew it Contribution Funding Agreement (CFA) with the Canadian federal government. A Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations' report showed that First Nation education gets 40-50% less funding than provincial schools. Accused Douglas Hales has yet to stand trial nine years following the murder of University of Saskatchewan student Daleen Bosse.

The article mentions the use of specific claim settlement money from the Canadian federal government for economic development on the Blood Tribe Reserve as of August 11, 2016.

The article discusses an independent report on reconciliation between the Metis people and the Canadian federal government which is seen as a path for moving forward as of August 11, 2016. Topics covered include an approach made based on the principles of recognition, relationships, and reconciliation, and 16 recommendations on the work required to allow Metis rights to be met under section 35 of the Constitution Act. Also noted is the recommendation for advancing dialogue on reconciliation.

The article reports on the move of the federal government of Canada to seek for comments on Aboriginal economic development through Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC). Some leaders of First Nations consider the initiative as long overdue while others view it as too late. Patricia Valladao of INAC calls on First Nations, stakeholders and existing networks to participate in the process of guiding the government in designing a framework by the end of 2008.

The article presents views of author and advocate John Ralston Saul on relationship between the First Nations and federal governent in Canada.

The article focuses on the insights of First Nations leaders on Bill C-51, the anti-terrorism legislation proposed by the Canadian federal government. Topics covered include the disadvantages of the bill according to the Canadian Bar Association, the stance of Union of BC Indian Chiefs president Stewart Phillip on the bill's impact on indigenous peoples and the plan by Assembly of First Nations chief Perry Bellegarde to launch a constitutional challenge to the bill.

The article asserts that as long as the Conservatives of the Canadian Federal government are in power, the First Nations education bill as formulated can never be much more progressive.

The article focuses on the proposed First Nations Control of First Nations Education Act or Bill C-33, by the Federal Government of Canada. Topics discussed include the provisions of the proposed legislation, the Anishinabek Education System for the children of the grassroots people of Canada, and the author's idea for a better First Nations Education Act for the children.

The article highlights the art activities of indigenous peoples of British Columbia to celebrate milestones in their relationships with the federal government of Canada, which include the raising of the 13-metre legacy pole carved by Jaalen Edenshaw, erected in the Gwai Haanas area and the artworks displayed throughout Vancouver City to mark the Year of Reconciliation.

The article states that it is time for the Assembly of First Nations (AFN), an assembly of regional organizations of first settlers of Canada, to let the federal government of Canada meet the country's indigenous people to dialogue with them.

The article reports on the decision of the Federal Court of Appeal of Canada to uphold a lower court ruling on the jurisdiction of the federal government over Métis and non-status Indians, which was lauded by the Métis National Council and the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples.

The article discusses the relationship between Canada's federal government and the Métis Nation, citing the constitutional responsibility of the federal government with the Métis and their vulnerability to discrimination than other Aboriginal peoples.

The article informs that the federal government of Canada has sought directions from the Supreme Court of Canada on the issue of abolishment of Canada's Parliament Senate and discusses reasons for the same.

The author reflects on the actions that should be taken by Canada to pursue human rights in Asia. He states that Canada is being urged to pursue a successful trade and investment relationship through a task force report entitled Advancing Canada's Engagement with Asia on Human Rights. He says that the role of the federal government is essential since it must offer a consistent political leadership as well as make human rights development as a strategic objective of its strategy in Asia.

The author reflects on the aspects of the Canada's Asia-Pacific gateway, an integrated set of investment and policy measures of the Canadian federal government that are focused on trade with the Asia–Pacific Region. The author states that long-term success of the Asia-Pacific gateway depends on the development of the gateway economy.

The article reports that Cindy Blackstock, executive director of the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society filed a human rights complaint against the federal government of Canada for spying on her public statements and other casual conversations with her friends on Facebook.