Speech from Throne delivers pledge to Aboriginal peoples

In her Speech from the Throne on Feb. 19, Ontario’s new Premier Kathleen Wynne pledged to ensure that Aboriginal peoples “share in every opportunity.”  In portions that specifically addressed Aboriginal communities, the speech stated, “Your government is working with Aboriginal communities to ensure that the benefits of resource development are shared and opportunities for education, training and employment are established.” The Ontario government also stated that it “will work with Aboriginal communities, but the federal government must also live up to its important obligations in this regard.”