Canadian military procurement faces ‘persistent challenges,’ audit warns – National | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] An internal federal government audit delivered late last year warned the work of buying and upgrading military technology was still being plagued by bureaucratic hurdles. The report was released as the federal government forged ahead with reforms meant to speed up purchases of military equipment. The review began in the waning days of former prime minister Justin Trudeau’s government and was […]
FSIN holds first general assembly since asked to repay $28.7 million | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) is kicking off its spring general assembly meeting, marking the first time dozens of representatives of the First Nations it represents gather under one roof since Ottawa asked for millions of dollars in repayment. Last month, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) issued a letter to FSIN chief Bobby […]
FSIN releases public statement, calling audit ‘disagreement in interpretation’ | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) is speaking out publicly for the first time in days amid mounting pressure for accountability, after the federal government asked it to repay millions of dollars in spending. In a news release shared online by the FSIN, the organization is defending its $28.7 million in spending between […]
‘We will go to court’: Chief pushes back after FSIN asked to repay $27.6M | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] The chief of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) says he believes his organization followed appropriate financial procedures and is willing to pursue legal action after being asked by the federal government to repay millions of dollars in spending. Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) sent a letter dated March 12 to Bobby Cameron and […]