Podcasts about framework agreement

We are wishing a happy June 6th to you and yours, wherever you may be! Brendan barely has a voice but is still ready to celebrate the second anniversary of the Framework Agreement with Andy on this fine Friday episode. The two open with a lengthy discussion about the future of LIV Golf and the current status of this 731 day-old agreement between the PIF and PGA Tour. They debate whether the two sides ever actually come together and if not, what the best path forward is for everyone involved. From there, this is a bit of an Oakmont preview episode ahead of the 125th U.S. Open next week. Andy has Brendan and PJ attempt to place the top of the field into tiers, with some commentary on players such as Ludvig Åberg, Joaquin Niemann, and Justin Rose. Andy also goes down the list a bit to find a deep sleeper who has the short game to win a U.S. Open at a course like Oakmont. Brendan turns back the clock for a Flashback Friday on the 2016 U.S. Open and the rules controversy that loomed over Dustin Johnson's final round. He shares some tweets from Rory, Spieth, and even Rickie who were watching live and were not pleased with the USGA's handling of the situation. To close things out, Joseph LaMagna stops by bring Ernie Els's 1994 U.S. Open win into question after discovering some sketchy drops during the final round.

Beige and Kyle return to dicuss an eventful weekend in the world of professional golf, including the USA's victory at the Solheim Cup, Rory McIlroy blowing another tournament late on Sunday at Royal County Down, and share details from Michael Rosenberg's report in Sports Illustrated, chronicling the dysfunction surrounding last year's proposed 'framework agreement'. Outside of professional golf, Beige shares the experience of booking tee times in person at 5am, and Kyle recaps this year's Barefoot Classic. Hosts: Kyle Surlow, Steve Berger Nice Grass Nice People is proudly presented by SUAVE GOLF  Signups are officially open for Suave Golf's 2025 Bandon Spring Jamboree - March 12-16, 2025. Learn more and signup.

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Story 1 - Strategy document shows how police want to be the centre of drug policy in Alberta. Story 2 - Opioid deaths are 8x higher among First Nations in Alberta. Story 3 - Cop who kicked man in the head also kicked another man in the head. Story 4 - The SIU in Ontario is charging a cop with assault.  Story 5 - A "Framework Agreement" has been reached between the ATU 113 and the TTC averting a transit strike at the eleventh hour. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Little over a year ago PGA TOUR Commissioner Jay Monahan and Saudi PIF governor Yasir Al Rumayyan announced an agreement was in place that would eventually lead to a merger between the TOUR and LIV Golf. Since then, no progress towards a final deal and merger has been announced. This week's Golf Today Roundtable looks back at what's transpired since the negotiations began, how its affected the sport, and where the game goes from here. Back between the ropes, newly-minted major champion Xander Schauffele is back on TOUR for the first time since his win at the PGA Championship. Schauffele talks to Todd Lewis about how he celebrated his now signature win, while Damon & Eamon discuss who is the best player WITHOUT a major championship now that Xander has the proverbial monkey off his back.

Quadrise CEO Jason Miles joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce the signing of a significant Commercial Framework Agreement with OCP S.A., an international manufacturing and mining group based in Morocco. This agreement marks a major milestone for Quadrise as it opens new commercial avenues for the supply of their proprietary MSAR® fuel technology to OCP. Miles detailed that the agreement initiates commercial discussions with third parties to secure MSAR® supply to OCP. Concurrently, Quadrise and OCP have agreed to collaborate on a paid-for commercial trial at OCP's Jorf Lasfar site. This trial is a crucial step in demonstrating the feasibility and benefits of using MSAR® fuel in OCP's operations. To meet OCP's demand, Quadrise will engage with potential suppliers, including refineries, terminal operators, and traders, who have the capacity to produce MSAR®. Facilitating these discussions, OCP has signed a Letter of Intent, indicating their commitment to entering into a Commercial Supply Agreement with a supplier that will provide MSAR® under a license from Quadrise. Additionally, Quadrise will update the technical, economic, and feasibility study that was previously issued in June 2022. This update will focus on converting the Jorf Lasfar site for the consumption of MSAR®. Quadrise will also supply and install the necessary equipment to emulsify locally available heavy fuel oil using MSAR® technology. Following this setup, a 30-day MSAR® combustion trial will be conducted on a kiln at the site. The execution of the Commercial Supply Agreement will be contingent upon the successful results of this trial. Miles emphasized that this agreement with OCP not only validates the potential of MSAR® technology but also represents a significant step forward in Quadrise's strategic growth plan. The collaboration with OCP, one of the world's leading fertilizer producers, underscores the increasing recognition and adoption of MSAR® as a cleaner and more efficient alternative to traditional heavy fuel oil. #proactiveinvestors #quadriseplc #aim #qed #OCPMorocco, #PhosphateProduction, #SustainableEnergy, #Biofuels, #Decarbonisation, #MarineFuels, #CommercialAgreement, #EnergySector, #RenewableEnergy, #FuelSupply, #MiningIndustry, #ChemicalManufacturing, #Sustainability, #GreenIndustry, #MediterraneanHub, #VesselTrial, #RefineryProject, #EconomicFeasibility, #BioLiquids#invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

China launches a Long March-2D vehicle carrying the SuperView Neo 3-01 remote sensing satellite from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. Test satellites Tiandu-1 and Tiandu-2, have successfully carried out experiments  demonstrating their Earth-Moon transmission and routing. Japan's Interstellar Technologies has signed a Framework Agreement for Launch Services with Italian space logistics company D-Orbit, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our weekly intelligence roundup, Signals and Space, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Our guest today is Dr. Craig Brown, Director of Investment at the UK Space Agency. You can connect with Craig on LinkedIn, and learn more about UKSA on their website. Selected Reading Long March-2D launches SuperView Neo 3-01 China's Tiandu satellites take Earth-Moon transmissions, routing tests - CGTN Interstellar and D-Orbit to Enter a Framework Agreement for Launch Services – Achieves Milestone in Asian Space Transport Aerospacelab Successfully Acquires AMOS Open Cosmos Contract NASA Welcomes Switzerland as Newest Artemis Accords Signatory Contracts For April 4, 2024 Satellogic Announces $30 Million Strategic Investment from Tether Investments Limited NASA budget woes could doom $2 billion Chandra space telescope - The Washington Post National Guard Chief Makes Case for Space Guard: 'Would Work Exactly Like It is Right Now' T-Minus Crew Survey We want to hear from you! Please complete our 4 question survey. It'll help us get better and deliver you the most mission-critical space intel every day. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EduCampus, a provider of shared services to the higher education and research sector in Ireland and Version 1, a leader in digital transformation, has announced the signing of a major four-year €35m Framework Agreement to provide ICT support and consultation to the higher education and research sector throughout Ireland. The deal will make ICT implementation and consulting services available not only to EduCampus and its clients, but also to over 70 higher education and research entities across the country. This latest collaboration between EduCampus and Version 1 marks a significant milestone, solidifying EduCampus as a key strategic leader in higher education and research. Through this partnership, EduCampus has spearheaded transformative digital initiatives, driving innovation in these fields. Established in 2015, EduCampus acts as broker to its clients for ICT application services and Management Information Systems, representing some of the largest and most influential educational and research institutions in Ireland. It currently supports nine universities, two institutes of technology, four colleges, and one government commission serving 140,000 students and 20,000 staff. EduCampus clients will work with Version 1 on project management and implementation services, business system advisory services, technical support services, technical advisory services, quality assurance services, and service management expertise. Tom O'Connor, CEO of Version 1 said: "We are pleased to extend our EduCampus partnership with this latest deal, one which will see Version 1 cement its reputation within the education and research sector. Our Irish public sector team has been an established EduCampus partner for some time and education is a strategically important sector for our business. We look forward to working with EduCampus and its clients in the future and helping speed the digital transformation of these critical sectors in Ireland." Paddy Naughton, CEO EduCampus said: "This agreement between EduCampus and Version 1 will strengthen our ability to implement, upgrade and maintain the portfolio of MIS (Management Information Systems) applications we manage for our client community. In addition, it will support the wider higher education and research sector in the implementation and maintenance of its ICT systems and requirements. We're excited to be working with Version 1 in delivering new, imaginative, and flexible approaches to ICT services here in Ireland." See more stories here.

Andy and Brendan are together in Ireland, where they are taking in the news of yet another board announcement from the PGA Tour. But first, there's an EPIC Ian Woosnam story they picked up on one of his Irish Open wins. Then it's back to the less fun news of a board, for PGA Tour Enterprises, and it gives Jay Monahan another big title, as well as Tiger Woods. Does any of this shit matter anymore? Should we have any faith in this being an actual, final arrangement? We just had a “Framework Agreement” but that seems closer to death with each press release. Be skeptical of everything because the just keep announcing new things every month. Then they discuss LIV Hong Kong being at a 6700-yard course. They close with some Golf Advice on a piss bear situation and how best to spend a day at the Masters.

Welcome back to the podcast, our first episode of 2024. Martin and Des made it into the studio but young Mike is connecting from a remote location and we did have to resolve some delay issues, so we apologise if the audio quality is below our normal standards.Plenty to discuss especially around the non completion of the Framework Agreement by the target date. A brief review of the Sentry Championship from Kapalua, some predictions for 2024, breaking news and rumours from around the world of golf. Interact with the podcast via our Twitter/X portal @ITFOG_podcast or on Instagram @ITFOG. Happy new year to all our Fogies!

Tom and Matt run through the latest news about the Framework Agreement and where we stand right now in the world of professional golf as we enter a new year. We also make some predictions for this year's majors and break down what we're expecting from the 2024 season. Enjoy the show!

This podcast is about framework agreements in the construction industry and how they can be beneficial for businesses of various sizes. Host Greg Wilkes discusses with guest Shamayne Harris, head of procurement at Pagabo, the process, benefits, and strategies for construction companies to successfully apply for and manage framework agreements. They cover a range of topics including the definition of framework agreements, their duration, suitability for different business sizes, types of organisations that utilise them, and the application timeline. The conversation also delves into the preparation required for tender submissions, whether bid writers are necessary, and how to improve chances of success. Shamayne shares insights on the balance between price and quality in submissions, feedback mechanisms, and success stories. The podcast aims to demystify framework agreements and encourage construction businesses to consider them as a viable option for growth and stability.Links:https://pagabo.co.uk/https://www.linkedin.com/company/pagaboframeworks/https://twitter.com/Pagabo_https://www.linkedin.com/in/shamayne-harris-4aa04540/ https://developcoaching.co.uk If you'd like to discuss fast-tracking your results, book in a free call - https://www.developcoaching.co.uk/schedule/ If you'd like help growing your business join my private Facebook group - https://m.facebook.com/groups/constructiontradesaccelerator

On today's episode, Ryan gets into Jon Rahm explaining that he's been told not to talk or appear at public events until February (when LIV starts), as well as the mounting legal bills that the PGA Tour faced in 2022 and '23 that probably help explain the Framework Agreement.

Kevin Pietersen joins the podcast to talk about the Jon Rahm move to the LIV Golf League and to discuss how LIV disrupting the establishment is similar to what the IPL did in cricket 15 years ago. Bob Harig from Sports Illustrated also joins Tom for a conversation about the current state of the Framework Agreement and what the Jon Rahm move means for the future of the sport. I hope you enjoy the show!

This Friday episode begins with the slew of reports that Jon Rahm is leaving the PGA Tour to go to LIV. Andy and Brendan discuss this rampant rumor in recent weeks becoming more “official” and what might be motivating Rahm, in addition to the obvious financial carrots. They discuss the move within the context of the Framework Agreement negotiations, which are apparently being alpha'd by Patrick Cantlay and in a state of chaotic gridlock. Is the Rahm signing a “come to Yasir” moment during the Tour's fiddling days? They also discuss the official rollback announcement, the Tour's response to it, and the potential for the driver head being up next for more regulation at the elite level. Then the close it out with some amusing SGS Golf Advice to lighten the mood.

Golf Channel senior writer Ryan Lavner joins Andy for some professional-golf chat. They check in on the status of the framework agreement between the PGA Tour and the Saudi Arabian PIF, and they discuss how the Tour might need to change going forward. Then they offer some thoughts on Tiger Woods's presser at the Hero World Challenge and the state of his game. After going through some of their favorite memories from the 2023 season, Ryan and Andy finish up with some grill talk.

Andy and Brendan pause the progress in the Year in Review for this “regular” Wednesday episode to celebrate the return of Tiger Woods at the Hero World Challenge. They discuss Tiger's health and 2024 prognosis, which seems promising, and then transition to his less-than-promising update on Framework Agreement and PGA Tour investment negotiations. Why do things seem gridlocked and “murky” to use Tiger's term? It does not sound like the year-end deadline will be met. Is this a matter of PGA Tour players simply unable to get over their colleagues who took the LIV bag and allow them back? Is LIV even in a better spot right now? This unplanned detour then whips back to an amusing article on JT's gluten-free diet potentially being the cause of his tumble down the world rankings this year. They also hit on the schedule for the week and Paul McGinley taking Paul Azinger's chair, at least for the time being.

Japan's Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) faced a significant cyber threat, though specifics about the timing and methods remain undisclosed. The U.S. Army has integrated space and cyber operations into its new multi-domain operations doctrine. The US and Saudi Arabia have begun negotiating a Framework Agreement for Cooperation in Aeronautics and the Exploration and Use of Outer Space for Peaceful Purposes, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our weekly intelligence roundup, Signals and Space, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Our guest today is Novelist CK Westbrook. You can find out more about CK's work on her website. Selected Reading Japan space agency hit with cyberattack, rocket and satellite info not accessed- Reuters With formalized MDO doctrine, Army turns focus to space, cyber: Official- Breaking Defense Joint Statement from the United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Intent to Cooperate in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space for Peaceful Purposes India in Talks With Boeing, Blue Origin For Space Partnerships- Bloomberg York Space Systems Achieves Historic Milestone, Successfully Demonstrates First Ever Link 16 Technology from Space on Tranche 0 Spacecraft Telesat Government Solutions Awarded DARPA Space-BACN Phase 2 Contract SpaceX Acquires Parachute Maker Pioneer Aerospace for $2.2 Million SpaceX Announces a Starship Version Two is in the Works - Payload The Most Expensive Space Missions in History T-Minus Crew Survey We want to hear from you! Please complete our 4 question survey. It'll help us get better and deliver you the most mission-critical space intel every day. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © 2023 N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former PGA Tour pro Roberto Castro joins the podcast to discuss the TGL, the indoor, tech-infused golf league featuring the likes of Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy that will launch in January next year. Roberto has been helping the TGL design its gameplay, and he provides information and perspective on the league's genesis, format, and potential. Before digging into this topic, however, Roberto and Andy discuss Roberto's recent experiences playing with retro equipment. Toward the end of the episode, they talk about the direction of the PGA Tour in the "Framework Agreement" era.

It's a Monday in November, so this podcast rambles all over the place talking about some golf and non-golf topics. Andy and Brendan begin with some travel tales from the weekend, including a humorous hotel situation, miscalculated drive times, and questions about cyclists. Then they get to the WWT Championship in Mexico, where Erik van Rooyen capped off an incredible back nine with an even better post-win interview on the meaning of the week for him with a close friend near death. They discuss the purpose of these late fall events in light of that win, even if ratings and interest are minimal. There's also some discussion of the Champions Tour and its purpose. There's an unsubstantiated rumor about the next iteration of The Match. Andy claims Matteo Mannassero is Brendan's muse for some reason. News hits on Framework Agreement details and PGA Tour players getting to play the LIV Q school event without punishment.

Martin and Des spend some time assessing the outcomes of LIV's second season. Have they made real progress or is the initial novelty wearing off. A couple of players have undoubtedly played well but will we ever really see them again in the majors as their exemptions start to expire. With the Framework Agreement seemingly going to miss its' 31st December deal deadline and world events starting to impact discussions, do we really think 2024 sees a unified Tour incorporating the PIF? Certainly LIV is trying to live up to it's slogan "golf but louder" as we head into their offseason. Interact with the podcast via our Twitter/X portal @ITFOG_podcast

Andy and Brendan are together in the Shed in Central California for this lively Monday episode. They begin with some thoughts on the weekend that was in golf, starting with the Asia Pacific Am at Royal Melbourne and the desire for more Sandbelt golf in our lives. News hits on the report that the PGA Tour rejected Endeavor's bid to become an investment partner in their new for-profit entity, prompting questions about who's in charge, what options are on the table, and what's preferred as the Tour nears its year-end deadline to finalize the details of the Framework Agreement. Michael Block's exemption to the Aussie Open is also discussed. The second half of the episode is the sixth edition of their annual golf-related Halloween costumes ideas segment, with some amusing and offbeat options given the year we've had in golf and on the Shotgun Start. 

This Wednesday episode begins with some excitement for the return of basketball, just not the return of Bulls basketball. Then Andy and Brendan dig a little deeper in LIV touting its wins at the “World Golf Awards.” Who and what else won these awards? Were there other candidates? Is The Belfry the greatest golf complex ever created? Then they transition to a Rex Hoggard report from LIV Miami, where Bubba, CH3, and Kevin Na had some thoughts and BIG BRAIN ideas on how the framework agreement, which seems on its death bed, could potentially merge the two tours. Schedule for the week hands out the event of the week to a delightful Asia-Pacific Am watch from Royal Melbourne. News hits on the Schwab Cup postseason being a wrap before it even started and whether or not Steve Stricker should show up to any of the events.

This week Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan the 2023 Asia Pacific Amateur at Royal Melbourne and the latest developments in the "Framework Agreement"machinations. The main event, however, is a chat with Alan Shipnuck about his new book on the LIV business, LIV and Let Die.

The interest and intrigue in season two of LIV Golf has waned throughout the year and in the aftermath of the bombshell that was the “Framework Agreement” with the PGA Tour. As its season winds down, LIV is front and center again and Golfweek's Adam Woodard, who has been on the LIV beat the last two years, joins Fried Egg Golf's Garrett Morrison to discuss the recent denial of OWGR points and how interest has dropped off severely in its second year. They also discuss the tenuous nature of that framework deal with the PGA Tour and the potential consequences if it does fall through at the year-end deadline. Will we see another round of player movement and defections between the two leagues? And how is that deal uncertainty impacting LIV and its future? They also catchup on the league's season ending events for both team play in Miami this week and individual play in Saudi Arabia last week. 

This Wednesday episode begins with an apology for the disasters of Monday, but also some tales from the road, including an angry and offended listener confronting Andy in real life on a certain take. Then Brendan relays an incredible Tosti Tale from this past week's PGA Tour card award ceremony at the Korn Ferry Tour finals. This leads to a detour into whether or not Tosti is in the Shriners Field, which results in a discussion that is the mess of the PGA Tour fall right now. Status and field exemptions can be incongruous. Also, the “Framework Agreement” with the PIF may be dead and where does that leave things? The Hatgate controversy follow-up that got cut off from the end of Monday's episode is also updated here with a few more thoughts that didn't make it into that recording. Blockie's continued tour, now with Tiger Woods, is also covered. 

Today's episode features Robert Ball, also known as Bob "Golf" Ball. He is an established real estate developer from Oregon who has recently made waves on Twitter by pointing out facts within the PIF/PGA framework deal. Bob elaborates on his Tweet about the deal and how numbers mentioned to Congress do not stack up.  This is a must listen.  Bob is definitely one of our most outspoken guests in terms of the LIV Golf league and doesn't hold back about PGA Tour's leadership blunders this past 18 months.  See his viral tweets here:  https://twitter.com/BobBallPdx/status/1676814124607766528 Follow him too.  Bob's website:  https://robertball.com/ The Golf Podcast Live:  Website: https://thegolfpodcast.live/ Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegolfpodcast.live/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GolfPodcastLive Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGolfPodcastLive Podcast Platforms:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-golf-podcast-live/id1599657085 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1cqjoLmonVcUIlQQJBWvEt?si=d0e8cc92211b4146 TGP Merchandise Link https://tgpl.creator-spring.com/ TGP Membership & Marketing Link https://www.patreon.com/TheGolfPodcastLive/membership

Today's episode features Robert Ball, also known as Bob "Golf" Ball. He is an established real estate developer from Oregon who has recently made waves on Twitter by pointing out facts within the PIF/PGA framework deal. Bob elaborates on his Tweet about the deal and how numbers mentioned to Congress do not stack up. This is a must listen. Bob is definitely one of our most outspoken guests in terms of the LIV Golf league and doesn't hold back about PGA Tour's leadership blunders this past 18 months. See his viral tweets here: https://twitter.com/BobBallPdx/status/1676814124607766528 Follow him too. Bob's website: https://robertball.com/ The Golf Podcast Live: Website: https://thegolfpodcast.live/ Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegolfpodcast.live/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GolfPodcastLive Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGolfPodcastLive Podcast Platforms: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-golf-podcast-live/id1599657085 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1cqjoLmonVcUIlQQJBWvEt?si=d0e8cc92211b4146 TGP Merchandise Link https://tgpl.creator-spring.com/ TGP Membership & Marketing Link https://www.patreon.com/TheGolfPodcastLive/membership

This Wednesday episode begins with a commitment to be, like the PGA Tour, “laser-focused” on the Tour Championship. But Brendan and Andy are quickly derailed with several submissions on Scandinavian relations following the Sunday chat on Viktor Hovland exiting the Swedish Pancake Zone. Then they get to the matters at hand in Atlanta, from the challenge of overcoming a staggered start to the sweaty conditions. They make picks for the week, run through the schedule for the week, and announce the event of the week. Then there's a lengthy review of Jay Monahan's press conference, from his comments on Maui to the Framework Agreement and a “positive outcome” for the PGA Tour. Is the Saudi PIF included in this outcome? News hits on JT committing to play the Fortnite Championship and the No.1 fairway wood as reviewed by the unbiased My Golf Spy.

It's the final week of the regular season, and what better way to cap off this year of discontent than yet another shake-up at the PGA Tour. This time, it comes in the form of the players pushing back on the middle-of-the-night dealing that three suits conducted to change the future of their tour. Tiger Woods will be getting a newly created board seat that will give more power to the players on that board than the independent directors. Andy and Brendan discuss the details of these changes, what it means for Jay Monahan, the Framework Agreement, and how it's all starting to get a little exhausting. Schedule for the week checks in on the Wyndham Championship, where Wyndham Clark is a no-show along with the rest of the Comcast Top 10. News hits on some Jon Rahm comments that it is a criminal a top 150 Tour player can lose money in a year, with a quick exercise running through some of the money lists to check on that claim.

Lithium Energy Ltd (ASX:LEL) chairman William Johnson tells Proactive the company has signed a binding Framework Agreement with Xi'an Lanshen New Material Technology Co. Ltd that paves the way for a demonstration plant capable of producing up to 3,000 tonnes per annum of battery-grade lithium carbonate. Lanshen will fund the cost of the engineering and design, construction, transportation, assembly, commissioning and initial operation of the plant to be built at LEL's 90%-owned Solaroz Lithium Brine Project in Argentina. #ProactiveInvestors #LithiumEnergyLtd #ASX #Lithium #BatteryMetals #Argentina #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

The prospects of a political agreement between the Sudanese military and civilian groups, including civil society organizations, has moved a step closer, with the launch of the final phase of the Framework Agreement in Sudan, a process brokered by the UN and partners.May Yaacoub from UN News spoke to Volker Perthes, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General to Sudan, about the progress so far, and the efforts being made to ensure that different sectors of society, including youth and women, are represented.

In this two-part episode of the Courage My Friends podcast, Tim Gray, executive director of Environmental Defence and Sandra Schwartz, national executive director of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) discuss the crisis of biodiversity loss and mass extinction, Canada's commitments under the Kunming-Montreal agreement coming out of the global COP15 gathering on biodiversity, and challenges and strategies toward meeting this very ambitious and even more necessary target. According to Schwartz: the UN has reported recently,.. that around a million animal and plant species are now threatened with extinction. And that is really within a few decades. That's more than ever before in human history. And that's largely a result of human interaction with nature. So whether that is from exploration, from mining for example, forestry, …clearly we need to act now to save the natural world, because it is sustaining us as humans. Speaking to the recent Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, Schwartz says: [I]t was a huge win, both for people, but also for the planet. .. Target Three of the framework is requiring the protection of at least 30% of land and ocean is protected globally by 2030…a requirement that Indigenous rights are respected and that Indigenous territories are recognized…And, all together the goals and targets of the agreement really do present a comprehensive plan to protect and restore biodiversity. But it's ambitious. And really, from our perspective going into the conference, what we were most holding out hope for was that the Framework Agreement would be ambitious.  Reflecting on proposed development on the Ontario Greenbelt, Gray says: 70% of the lands to be removed, is in something called Dufferin's Rouge Agricultural Preserve. It was both part of the Greenbelt, but also had its own separate protective legislation, which was removed by Bill-39 at the same time that Bill-32 was going through…This was formally publicly-owned land, sold to the farm community with legal easements to keep it as farmland forever, which have now been removed and open for development. So threats both to forest and wetland systems that are associated with the National Park, contrary to Indigenous rights and Indigenous opposition, threatens the viability of farming in that area. ..And so the viability of the farm community is threatened, major river systems, federally listed species at risk, fisheries habitat, migratory birds. The list is very, very long.  In terms of the implementation of global agreements, Gray says: [O]ne of the real challenges that we face is that, even as we sign international agreements that commit to stopping loss, increasing protection, advancing restoration to address biodiversity loss is that we see, like in particular in Ontario right now, a massive race in the opposite direction with dismantling of protection regimes for woodlands, wetlands, massive encouragement of sprawl development at the expense of building denser cities with transit, etc. So it is a real challenge to see the most populist, most wealthy province with a huge amount of the the biodiversity that this country holds, literally racing in the direction of further destruction  About today's guests Tim Gray is the executive director of Environmental Defence. Gray has over 25 years experience developing and implementing environmental policy change efforts. These have included major shifts in land conservation, forest practices and climate change. Starting out his career as a biologist and policy analyst, Gray has spent a lot of time learning skills that move complex environmental issues toward resolution. He has worked with other change makers on the front lines of conflict and has also taken his skills inside to work on government advisory committees and in complex negotiations with industry. Gray completed an H.BSc. at Wilfrid Laurier University and a M.Sc. at the University of Toronto. Sandra Schwartz is the national executive director of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society. With master's degrees in management, and environmental studies and over 20 years of experience, she is a strong advocate for sound environmental policy and has championed progressive ideas for clean energy and tackling climate change. Transcript of this episode can be accessed at georgebrown.ca/TommyDouglasInstitute.  Image: Sandra Schwartz and Tim Gray  / Used with Permission Music: Ang Kahora. Lynne, Bjorn. Rights Purchased Intro Voices: Ashley Booth (Podcast Announcer); Bob Luker (voice of Tommy Douglas); Kenneth Okoro, Liz Campos Rico, Tsz Wing Chau (Street Voices)  Courage My Friends Podcast Organizing Committee: Chandra Budhu, Ashley Booth, Resh Budhu.  Produced by: Resh Budhu, Tommy Douglas Institute and Breanne Doyle, rabble.ca Host: Resh Budhu

Tata Consultancy Services has won a contract from TAP Air Portugal to modernise the airline's IT systems and business processes to improve customer experience, as part of which it will establish a digital centre for innovation that will eventually serve other airlines in the region as well. Google has added UPI Autopay as a payments option for subscriptions on its Play app store. And content management system provider ContentStack nearly doubles its funding. Notes: Google has added Unified Payments Interface, or UPI — India's most popular payments method – in its Google Play app store. Users can now use UPI Autopay to pay for subscriptions on Google Play, Google said in a post on Tuesday. UPI Autopay helps people make recurring payments using any UPI application that supports the feature. To use this method on Google Play, after selecting a subscription plan for purchase, tap on the payment method in the cart, select “Pay with UPI”, and then approve the purchase in your supported UPI app. WhatsApp's India head Abhijit Bose and Meta's public policy head for the country Rajiv Aggarwal have both quit — just days after Meta's India head Ajit Mohan left the company to join rival Snap, TechCrunch reports. Meta confirmed the departure of both executives yesterday, according to TechCrunch. The company also announced the appointment of Shivnath Thukral as its director of public policy in the country — replacing Aggarwal, who joined the company only last year from Uber. Billionaire investor Warren Buffett's company Berkshire Hathaway disclosed yesterday that it had purchased a $4.1 billion stake in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, one of the world's largest chipmakers, CNN reports. TSMC accounts for an estimated 90 percent of the world's super-advanced computer chips, supplying tech giants including Apple and Qualcomm. Tata Consultancy Services has won a contract from TAP Air Portugal to modernise the airline's IT systems and business processes to improve customer experience. TCS will establish an Airline Digital Centre (ADC) in Portugal, staffed with consultants with deep domain knowledge of the airline industry, solution architects and technology experts, the Mumbai company said in a press release. ReNew Power, a subsidiary of ReNew Energy Global, yesterday, signed a Framework Agreement with the Government of Egypt to set up a Green Hydrogen plant in the Suez Canal Economic Zone with an investment of $8 billion and a targeted annual production of 220,000 tons of green hydrogen. The Framework Agreement follows a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in July, the company said in a press release. Contentstack, a Silicon Valley and Mumbai SaaS company, which says it's India's biggest content management system provider, yesterday announced $80 million in Series C funding. Georgian and Insight Partners co-led the round with participation from Illuminate Ventures, according to a press release. All three firms continue to grow their investment with Contentstack, contributing to a $169 million total raised thus far. Contentstack's customers include global brands like Chase, Holiday Inn, Levi's, Mattel, McDonald's, Mitsubishi, and Shell. The Company will use the money to add people in Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Pune and Virar-Mumbai, as it expands its operations, according to its press release. Theme music courtesy Free Music & Sounds: https://soundcloud.com/freemusicandsounds

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Former U-S George LeMieux is on vacation, so in his place we have Former Republican Congressman from South Florida, Carlos Curbelo *Follow him on Twitter: @carlosLcurbelo

In this episode, Willem & Marta discuss both the differences and analogies between framework agreements and public contracts. They delve into the national case law and highlight practical issues arising from this differentiation. For the dessert, they tackle the question of how to deal with the criticism in Academia and give advice on how to give constructive feedback.

In this episode, Willem & Marta discuss both the differences and analogies between framework agreements and public contracts. They delve into the national case law and highlight practical issues arising from this differentiation. For the dessert, they tackle the question of how to deal with the criticism in Academia and give advice on how to give constructive feedback.

Good Morning Monaco FRIDAY APRIL 1, 2022 published by NEWS.MC Subscribe to our daily email newsletter Monaco's Orthodox worshippers venerate 13th Century Icon One of the Orthodox Church's most holy and ancient icons visited Monaco on Thursday, March 31, an occasion that had been planned for several weeks... Europe's Russian gas in jeopardy as Ukraine braces President Vladimir Putin threatened on Thursday to halt contracts supplying Europe with a third of its gas unless they are paid in Russian currency, his strongest economic riposte... Anti-ageing event suddenly 20 years older One of the biggest annual conventions hosted by the Grimaldi Forum is the Aesthetic & Antiageing Medicine World Congress, known conveniently as AMWC, which has taken up its spring slot... Monaco extends aid to hard-hit Madagascar Isabelle Berro-Amadeï, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, has signed a Framework Agreement for cooperation between Monaco and Madagascar while on a visit to the island... Monaco coronavirus update: no surprises Thirty-seven Monaco residents tested positive for coronavirus on Thursday, March 31, while 61 were reported fully-recovered... DULY NOTED: One person was gravely injured and a second seriously following a two-car accident on the Saint Roman to Roquebrune road just after 16:00 on Thursday. * Eighty-three percent of Russians have said they approve of Putin's actions, up from a 69-percent approval rating in January, according to a poll by the Levada Center in Moscow, according to the New York Times. Copyright © 2020 NEWS SARL. All rights reserved. North East West South (NEWS) SARL. RCI: 20S08518 - NIS: 6312Z21974 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/monacodailynews/message

In this episode, land management trainee Bart Metansinine talks about his community of Animbiigoo Zaagi'igan Anishinaabek (AZA), which was once known as the Lost Nation. By signing onto the Framework Agreement on First Nations Land Management, Bart says his community can move forward with development that will attract members home. He credits fellow band staff members, Land Management Resource Centre staff and Dokis First Nation Chief Gerry Duquette, Jr. for their mentorship during his journey from working in the woods to a career in carpentry and now land management.Links:AZA websiteLand Management Resource CentreEpisode 2  with Chief Gerry Duquette, Jr,  Dokis First NationBart Metansinine email: bartm@aza.caJohn Makson, Exec. Producer, email: podcast@labrc.com

In this episode, you'll meet Tania Solonas, land management officer with the McLeod Lake Indian Band. With about 500 members, MLIB is one of the most experienced First Nations with the land code process, being the second in the province and among the first in Canada to sign onto the Framework Agreement on First Nation Land Management.You'll discover:how the Band's addition to Treaty 8 in 2000 sparked interest in the land code;why having a land code isn't a one-shot deal; it can be modified over time;challenges exist even with a land code. Some community priorities can still wait years for implementation;why the community sees a need to ratify an amendment this year to address enforcement issues;where McLeod Lake Indian Band sees future development opportunities beyond the current Duz Cho Group of Companies.For more information, visit www.mlib.ca. Please comment wherever you listen to this podcast. You can also send comments or suggestions to our executive producer John Makson at podcast@labrc.com or host Richard Perry at podcast@richardperry.ca

Show NotesDown...but not out!On this episode of the Land Decolonized podcast, Jordon Hatton shares the incredible comeback story of Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabeck, an Ojibwa First Nation in Ontario. Its land was taken by the province in the 1940s to make a provincial park, but was eventually returned so a new reserve could be created. Jordan is Director of Economic Development. He shares the sad history of the dispossession, but the modern climate that saw the land returned, a reserve created, and a Land Code passed by the community in 2014.Key topics:Location and history of Sand Point First NationThe rationale for signing onto the Framework Agreement on First Nation Land ManagementKey goals in community and land planningForecasting potential economic opportunities and residential developmentLinks:Bingwi Neyaashi AnishinaabeckFirst Nations Lands Management Resource CentreJordan Hatton's email: jhatton@bnafn.ca

With the 2021 annual general meeting right around the corner, Lands Advisory Board Chair Robert Louie joins host Richard Perry for a thorough review of current challenges and opportunities around the Framework Agreement on First Nation Land Management, including the Covid pandemic, fires and floods in western Canada, and the ongoing delays over a key legislative change needed in Ottawa.Robert offers his personal take on:what de-colonization means on the road to economic and political independence;his frustration over political delays on necessary legislative reform;his appreciation for regional Resource Centre staff who have worked through difficult circumstances while serving land code communities;the need for greater public education on  reconciliation and the value of economic empowerment of First Nations.the importance of resisting colonial mindsets and lingering practices.Links:Long Plain First Nation and Canada settle 100-year-old land sales dispute for $32 million (CBC News article mentioned in our conversation)First Nation Lands Management Resource CentreFramework Agreement on First Nations Land Management FAQsLand Decolonized podcast page on FNLMRC websiteSHOW IDEAS? Contact John Makson, executive producer: podcast@labrc.com or landdecolonized@labrc.com.  Contact Richard Perry, host: podcast@richardperry.ca

NTD News Today—10/28/20211. Progressives Renew Threat to Vote No on Bill2. Auto Union Says Proposal Strict Enough3. Fossil Fuel Execs to Testify on Climate4. Gen. Milley Confirms China's Weapons Test5. President Tsai Confirms U.S. Troops in Taiwan6. WWII Marine's Remains Found After 70+ Years7. Blinken Details State Department Priorities8. Fmr NYT Journalist to Run for Oregon Governor9. Protest at National School Boards Association10. Parents Concerned About ‘Harmful' Curriculum 11. Former Teacher: Communist Playbook in Edu.12. ‘Weeks Not Days': WH Flexibility for Vax Rule13. Vax Mandate to Send Nyc Into ‘Chaos': FDNY Union14. La Launches Largest UBI Program in U.S.15. Press Beats Congress at Annual Softball Game16. Newark Removes Lead Pipes17. Hertz, Uber, Tesla Team-up on Car Deal18. Wedding Dress Delays Due to Supply Chain Woes19. France Seizes British Fishing Boat20. Security Tightens Around G20 Venue in Rome21. Volunteers Reduce Apple Waste22. Pocket-size Deer Charms Zoo Visitors23. Grizzly and Polar Bear Cubs, Friends in Zoo24. The Surprising Health Benefits of Hot and Cold Showers

NTD News Today—10/28/2021 1. Progressives Renew Threat to Vote No on Bill 2. Auto Union Says Proposal Strict Enough 3. Fossil Fuel Execs to Testify on Climate 4. Gen. Milley Confirms China's Weapons Test 5. President Tsai Confirms U.S. Troops in Taiwan 6. WWII Marine's Remains Found After 70+ Years 7. Blinken Details State Department Priorities 8. Fmr NYT Journalist to Run for Oregon Governor 9. Protest at National School Boards Association 10. Parents Concerned About ‘Harmful' Curriculum  11. Former Teacher: Communist Playbook in Edu. 12. ‘Weeks Not Days': WH Flexibility for Vax Rule 13. Vax Mandate to Send Nyc Into ‘Chaos': FDNY Union 14. La Launches Largest UBI Program in U.S. 15. Press Beats Congress at Annual Softball Game 16. Newark Removes Lead Pipes 17. Hertz, Uber, Tesla Team-up on Car Deal 18. Wedding Dress Delays Due to Supply Chain Woes 19. France Seizes British Fishing Boat 20. Security Tightens Around G20 Venue in Rome 21. Volunteers Reduce Apple Waste 22. Pocket-size Deer Charms Zoo Visitors 23. Grizzly and Polar Bear Cubs, Friends in Zoo 24. The Surprising Health Benefits of Hot and Cold Showers

Euroleague Basketball and ELPA recently announced the completion of a historic agreement, the Euroleague Framework Agreement! The goal is to regulate the relationships between EuroLeague, clubs and players. Today I give you the overview and break down some of the topics.

Tháng 04/2021, chính phủ liên bang Úc đã hủy bỏ hai thỏa hiệp (MoU) đã ký giữa tiểu bang Victoria và Bắc Kinh trong khuôn khổ sáng kiến «Vành đai và Con đường» (tên cũ là « Một Vành đai, Một con đường ») của Trung Quốc.  Để có một cách nhìn tổng quát và am hiểu hơn về những vấn đề liên quan đến các thỏa thuận đã ký giữa chính phủ của một tiểu bang nước Úc với chính quyền Trung Quốc và những hệ lụy của nó, mời quý vị nghe những phân tích và nhận định sắc nét từ ông Lưu Tường Quang. Ông là một luật sư, đồng thời là một nhà báo có mối quan tâm chuyên sâu đến các vấn đề chính trị, ngoại giao tại Úc và các nước trong khu vực Châu Á-Thái Bình Dương. Nhà báo Lưu Tường Quang nguyên là Trưởng nhiệm SBS Radio (Head of SBS Radio), một Cơ quan Truyền thông Đa Văn hóa  của Úc Châu. ********** RFI Tiếng Việt :  Trước hết, xin cảm ơn ông đã nhận lời tham gia phỏng vấn. Thưa ông, được biết, sáng kiến « Vành đai và Con đường» (Belt and Road Initiative – BRI) với khoản đầu tư 124 tỷ đôla được chủ tịch Tập Cận Bình thai nghén từ năm 2013 và đưa lên bàn đàm phán thông qua diễn đàn Hội nghị Thượng đỉnh Bắc Kinh năm 2017, với sự có mặt của 29 vị nguyên thủ cùng các đại diện đến từ 100 quốc gia. « Vành đai và Con đường» của Bắc Kinh được cho là « món nợ ngoại giao nguy hiểm » hay « ngoại giao bẫy nợ » (debt trap diplomacy). Sau khi trực tiếp tham dự Hội nghị Thượng đỉnh Bắc Kinh, ông Daniel Andrews, thủ hiến bang Victoria đã lần lượt ký hai thỏa thuận với chính quyền Trung Quốc là « Biên bản ghi nhớ » (10/2018) và sau đó là « Hiệp định khung » (10/2019). Vậy xin ông cho biết nội dung cụ thể của các thỏa thuận này là gì ? Nhà báo Lưu Tường Quang : Thưa quý thính giả của Đài Phát thanh Quốc tế Pháp RFI, thủ hiến Daniel Andrews của bang Victoria, một trong 6 tiểu bang của liên bang Úc, đã từng đến Bắc Kinh vào năm 2015 để thăm dò. Năm 2017, ông tham dự Hội nghị Thượng đỉnh « Vành đai và Con đường » tại Bắc Kinh với tư cách là một đại biểu của chính phủ tiểu bang Victoria, chứ không phải đại diện cho Úc. Sau đó, vào tháng 10/2018, ông Daniel Andrews đã ký một « Biên bản ghi nhớ » (MoU) về hợp tác « Vành đai và Con đường» với đại sứ của Trung Quốc tại Canberra Thành Cảnh Nghiệp. Rồi đến ngày 23/10/2019, cả hai bên ký thêm một « Thỏa hiệp khung » (Framework Agreement). Nhưng cả hai thỏa hiệp này đều không có tính cách ràng buộc, nghĩa là thi hành đến đâu là tùy ý, không bên nào bắt buộc bên kia phải làm gì. Cả hai thỏa hiệp này nhằm vào ba lĩnh vực ưu tiên trong sự hợp tác giữa Victoria và Bắc Kinh, thứ nhất là trong vấn đề hạ tầng cơ sở. Chính phủ Victoria hy vọng với thỏa hiệp này, Trung Quốc sẽ đổ tiền đầu tư và kỹ thuật canh tân hạ tầng cơ sở cho tiểu bang, từ đó, tạo ra công ăn việc làm cho cư dân địa phương. Lĩnh vực thứ hai là sáng tạo (innovation), làm thế nào để canh tân các ngành kỹ nghệ, đặc biệt là ngành kỹ nghệ sinh hóa ở mức cao tại Victoria. Và, lĩnh vực thứ ba là trong vấn đề phát triển thương mại và tiếp cận vào thị trường của nhau. Tất nhiên, thị trường Trung Quốc là một thị trường lớn nhất thế giới, trong khi tiểu bang Victoria là một thị trường rất nhỏ, chỉ với 6 triệu dân. Cho nên, đây là một thỏa hiệp mà Victoria hy vọng đem lại nhiều lợi nhuận trên căn bản là tạo nhiều công ăn việc làm. RFI : Mặc dù có những lời cảnh báo và sự không đồng thuận tham gia của các quốc gia liên minh, cũng như sự không đồng tình của liên bang đối với siêu dự án đầy tham vọng bành trướng của Trung Quốc, bằng cách nào chính phủ Victoria của ông Daniel Andrews đã thực hiện việc ký kết một cách trơn tru như vậy, thưa ông ? Nhà báo Lưu Tường Quang : Điều này có vẻ hơi khó hiểu, nhưng thực tế, ông Daniel Andrews, thủ hiến của tiểu bang Victoria, là thủ hiến của chính phủ Đảng Lao động. Tất nhiên, theo thủ tục công quyền tại Úc và riêng tại Victoria, thông thường, thủ tướng hay thủ hiến làm gì cũng phải qua Hội đồng nội các tại chính quyền liên bang và chính phủ tiểu bang. Sau đó, các vấn đề sẽ được giao cho các bộ ngành thực hiện. Nhưng trong trường hợp này, ông Daniel Andrews không theo phương thức thông thường. Thứ nhất, ông quy tụ tất cả các cuộc thảo luận, tiếp xúc vào trong văn phòng riêng - văn phòng chính trị của ông. Các bộ sẽ không biết kết quả, hoặc chỉ biết được kết quả sau khi đã đạt được, chứ không được tham dự vào tiến trình thảo luận. Thứ hai, theo các nguồn tin được phổ biến rộng rãi từ các cơ quan truyền thông Úc, trong văn phòng chính trị riêng của thủ hiến Daniel Andrews có một vài cố vấn rất đặc biệt. Trong thời gian trước khi ký thỏa hiệp năm 2018, ông Andrews có hai cố vấn gốc Hoa, tốt nghiệp đại học và đã hoạt động trong lĩnh vực thương mại tại Úc là ông Mike Yang và bà Jean Dong. Cả hai người được cho rất có ảnh hưởng đối với ông Daniel Andrews khi làm cố vấn trong văn phòng chính trị riêng của ông. Thêm vào đó, theo hãng tin News.com.au (Australia’s leading news site, 28/05/2020), chính hai người này đã đưa đẩy ông Daniel Andrews nhiều cơ hội tiếp xúc các quan chức Trung Quốc và dẫn tới việc ký kết hai thỏa hiệp nói trên. RFI : Thưa ông, mối bang giao đầu tư thương mại qua « Vành đai và Con đường» giữa Victoria và Bắc Kinh có thật sự đem lại lợi ích cho sự phát triển của tiểu bang này đúng như mong đợi của hủ hiến Daniel Andrews ? Nhà báo Lưu Tường Quang : Có thể nói, câu trả lời là « Không » bởi hai lý do. Thứ nhất, cả hai thỏa hiệp MoU chưa được thi hành thì đã bị hủy bỏ. Thứ hai, khi Bắc Kinh và Victoria đồng ý ký hai thỏa hiệp MoU rồi, họ dự định vào năm 2020 sẽ ký thêm một thỏa hiệp nữa về « Lộ trình Vành đai và Con đường » (BRI Road Map). Tuy nhiên, vì lý do đại dịch COVID-19 xảy ra, đầu tiên là ở Vũ Hán cuối năm 2019 đầu năm 2020 và sau đó tràn ra khắp thế giới, nên thỏa hiệp thứ ba không đạt được. Vậy, lý do tại sao, việc ký kết bang giao ngoại thương với Bắc Kinh đã không đem lại cho Victoria lợi nhuận gì ? Trong rất nhiều năm qua, phần thặng dư (surplus) có được từ mối giao thương giữa Úc và Trung Quốc, trị giá 150 tỷ Úc kim, là thuộc chính phủ liên bang Úc. Riêng, phần giao thương giữa tiểu bang Victoria và Trung Quốc thì kết quả ngược lại. Tiểu bang Victoria bao giờ cũng thua lỗ trong rất nhiều năm kể từ năm 2014. Đến khi hai bên ký kết hai thỏa hiệp (2018, 2019), thì sự thua lỗ tăng lên 25%. Cho nên, vào thời điểm 2021, Victoria đã bị thất thu 42 tỷ Úc kim trong vấn đề thương mại với Trung Quốc. Phần lớn, tức là 65%, các ngành xuất khẩu của Victoria sang Trung Quốc là thực phẩm và các loại sản phẩm tơ sợi chứ, không phải là các loại hàng hóa thiết yếu mà Trung Quốc cần, chẳng hạn như quặng mỏ và phần lớn lúa mạch, tôm hùm của Tây Úc, than đá của Queensland và New South Wales, thịt bò của Queensland, rượu vang, rượu nho của Nam Úc. Cho nên, một mặt khi chúng ta nói rằng các thỏa hiệp MoU chưa đem lại một lợi nhuận nào cho Victoria, ngược lại chúng ta cũng nói rằng Victoria có một giao thương thua lỗ. Mặt khác, chúng ta cũng nói thêm rằng, hiện tại trong khi Bắc Kinh đang có sự trừng phạt kinh tế với nước Úc nói chung thì sự trừng phạt kinh tế đó chưa ảnh hưởng nhiều đến Victoria, bởi lý do các sản phẩm bị hạn chế, bị cấm, bị đánh thuế cao đều không sản xuất tại Victoria. RFI : Vào ngày 21/04 vừa qua, bà Marise Payne, Ngoại trưởng Úc đã thông báo hủy bỏ « Biên bản ghi nhớ » và « Khung thỏa thuận » mà thủ hiến bang Victoria và Uỷ ban Cải cách và Phát triển Quốc gia Trung Quốc đã ký kết. Thưa ông, chính phủ liên bang đã làm thế nào để có thể hủy bỏ thỏa thuận đã ký của tiểu bang ? Nhà báo Lưu Tường Quang : Đứng về mặt hiến pháp, thật sự không có gì khó khăn, mà quan trọng là nhìn nhận vấn đề từ quan điểm chính trị. Trong quá trình thương thuyết giữa Victoria và Bắc Kinh để đưa đến các thỏa hiệp MoU, thủ hiến Daniel Andrews lúc nào cũng giữ bí mật và gom mọi việc vào trong văn phòng của mình. Ông không thông báo, cũng như không thảo luận với Bộ Ngoại giao và Thương mại của liên bang. Thậm chí, khi được mời tham dự thuyết trình về những tin tức tình báo mật về Bắc Kinh, của Tổ chức Tình báo Quốc gia tại Úc, ông Andrews cũng từ chối tham dự. Cho nên, có thể nói, ông đã đơn độc đi đến việc ký kết hai thỏa hiệp nói trên với Bắc Kinh. Chính phủ liên bang, kể cả thủ tướng Scott Morrison cũng như ngoại trưởng Marise Payne, đã rất nhiều lần cảnh báo rằng tiểu bang Victoria đang có những hành động đơn phương rất nguy hiểm, gây nguy hại đến quyền lợi quốc gia, nhất là đến chính sách ngoại giao của nước Úc. Đó không phải là đường lối của chính phủ Liên Đảng. Tuy nhiên, trong vấn đề bang giao thương mại với Bắc Kinh trong khuôn khổ « Vành đai và Con đường», liên bang nói chung tức chính phủ Liên Đảng Tự do Quốc gia và Đảng Lao Động đối lập đều có một lập trường nhất quán đối với hành động của tiểu bang Victoria. Nói cách khác, chính phủ Lao Động Victoria đã không nhận được sự ủng hộ của Đảng Lao Động ở cấp liên bang trong các vấn đề giao thương với Bắc Kinh trong khuôn khổ « Vành đai và Con đường» . Năm 2020, chính phủ Liên đảng đệ trình và được Quốc hội đã thông qua « Australia’s Foreign Relations Act 2020 », đạo luật về bang giao quốc tế hay ngoại giao của nước Úc. Do đó, trên căn bản quyền hạn của « Australia’s Foreign Relations Act 2020 », ngoại trưởng Marise Payne đã quyết định hủy bỏ bốn thỏa hiệp mà tiểu bang Victoria đã ký kết. Hai thỏa hiệp không có tầm quan trọng, đó là thỏa hiệp với Iran về hợp tác kỹ thuật và thoả hiệp với Syria. Hai thỏa hiệp còn lại có tính chất quan trọng vì liên quan đến Trung Quốc, đó là hai thỏa hiệp MoU mà ông Daniel Andrews đã ký với Bắc Kinh năm 2018, 2019. Tuy nhiên, khi hủy bỏ hai thỏa hiệp này, ngoại trưởng Marise Payne cũng cẩn thận nói rất rõ đây không phải là một chính sách chống Trung Quốc, mà chỉ là để bảo vệ chính sách ngoại giao và quyền lợi quốc gia của nước Úc mà thôi. RFI : Việc chính quyền của thủ tướng Scott Morrison hủy bỏ tham gia « Vành đai và Con đường» đã làm cho sự căng thẳng càng nóng hơn và động cơ đàm phán có thiện chí càng lạnh giá giữa Úc và Trung Quốc, khó có thể được hâm nóng trong một sớm một chiều. Theo ông, hướng đi cho mối quan hệ này trong tương lai sẽ như thế nào? Nhà báo Lưu Tường Quang : Chắc chắn, trong tương lai xa, chúng ta không thể dự đoán được, vì còn tùy thuộc rất nhiều yếu tố địa chính trị trên toàn thế giới. Nhưng, ít nhất trong tương lai gần hay trung hạn, chúng ta có thể nói chắc chắn rằng, bang giao song phương giữa nước Úc và Trung Quốc sẽ trở nên tệ hại hơn, xấu hơn và căng thẳng hơn. Bằng chứng là chỉ cách đây vài ngày, để trả đũa chính phủ liên bang Úc hủy bỏ hai thỏa hiệp MoU giữa tiểu bang Victoria với Bắc Kinh, Trung Quốc đã hủy bỏ một cuộc « Đối thoại chiến lược kinh tế giữa Úc và Trung Quốc » (China - Australia Strategic Economic Dialogue). Đây là một cơ chế để Bộ trưởng Thương mại hai bên gặp gỡ định kỳ để thảo luận những vấn đề đem lại lợi nhuận cho cả đôi bên. Chẳng những vậy, qua báo chí do nhà nước kiểm soát, họ chỉ trích và mạ lị nước Úc một cách rất thậm tệ. Cho nên, đó không phải là một bối cảnh mà bang giao song phương có thể được cải thiện. Đặc biệt, gần đây nhất, nếu nhìn từ quan điểm địa chính trị và quan điểm tiếp cận lục địa Úc Châu, Trung Quốc có những động thái có thể coi như một sự đe dọa cho nước Úc. Theo nguồn tin Sky News (05/2021), Bắc Kinh đang cố gắng thuyết phục nước Papua New Guinea, một thuộc địa của nước Úc, độc lập vào năm 1975 và nằm sát nách với tiểu bang Queensland của Úc, chấp nhận một đề nghị : để Trung Quốc xây một thành phố kỹ nghệ (Industrial City) tại Daru, trị giá 40 tỷ Úc kim. Nếu Trung Quốc có thể xây dựng một thành phố kỹ nghệ chỉ cách ranh giới của Queensland độ hơn 100 cây số, rõ ràng đây là khả năng mà Trung Quốc có thể kiểm soát sự giao lưu thông thương trên đường biển của hai nước Papua New Guinea và Úc Châu. Cho nên, ngoài việc bày tỏ sự bất bình trực tiếp với Úc, Trung Quốc đang có những kế hoạch để cải thiện quan hệ với các quốc gia tại vùng Nam Thái Bình Dương, như Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, ngay cả Fiji, những  quốc gia mà nước Úc có rất nhiều mối quan hệ gần gũi. Đây là mối đe dọa rất lớn về an ninh quốc phòng của nước Úc. Do đó, trong tương lai gần hay trung hạn, bang giao song phương giữa nước Úc và Trung Quốc sẽ tiếp tục căng thẳng, gây nhiều khó khăn. Nước Úc, với tư cách một quốc gia đã phát triển, độc lập, vẫn giữ lập trường cứng rắn, nhưng sẵn sàng nối lại đối thoại, sẵn sàng thảo luận với Bắc Kinh trên cơ sở bình đẳng. Hiện tại, nước Úc, thông qua Tổ chức Thương mại Thế giới (WTO), đã kiện Bắc Kinh về vấn đề đánh thuế cao đối với lúa mạch, chúng ta đón chờ xem kết quả. RFI : Ngoài ra, theo ông, liệu rằng chính phủ liên bang có dùng quyền phủ quyết mới này để can thiệp vào quyết định cho Tập đoàn Landbridge (Trung Quốc) thuê cảng Darwin trong 99 năm với giá 506 triệu Úc kim, mà chính phủ vùng lãnh thổ Bắc Úc (Northern Territory) đã đưa ra năm 2015 ? Nhà báo Lưu Tường Quang : Vào năm 2015, chính phủ lãnh thổ Bắc Úc đã ký khế ước với Landbridge, một công ty thương mại của tỷ phú Diệp Thành (Ye Cheng), với giá 506 triệu Úc kim trong 99 năm. Đây là một quyết định mà nước Úc tỏ ra hối tiếc. Theo thể thức được áp dụng vào năm 2015, Ủy ban Tái xét Đầu tư Nước ngoài (Foreign Investment Review Board) của chính phủ liên bang đã chấp nhận thỏa hiệp giữa Bắc Úc và Công ty Landbridge. Lúc bấy giờ, chính phủ Úc, kể cả bộ Quốc Phòng Úc, tỏ vẻ không có mấy quan tâm về hậu quả về việc cho thuê này. Vấn đề này được thảo luận trước năm 2018 và hoàn cảnh thúc đẩy chính phủ, cũng như các giới chuyên gia, nghiên cứu nhiều hơn và suy nghĩ nhiều hơn về hậu quả đối với nền an ninh quốc gia sau khi ông Daniel Andrews ký hai thỏa hiệp MoU với Bắc Kinh. Đặc biệt, sau khi ngoại trưởng Marise Payne hủy hỏ hai thỏa hiệp MoU của Victoria trong tháng trước đây. Vấn đề đặt ra là thỏa hiệp cho thuê 99 năm này có ảnh hưởng như thế nào về phương diện an ninh quốc phòng. Thứ nhất, chúng ta đặt giả thuyết cho thuê là vấn đề thương mại. Theo chính sách đối ngoại của nước Úc (« Australia’s Foreign Relations Act 2020 »), những thỏa hiệp với nước ngoài về phương diện thuần túy thương mại không được áp dụng. Có nghĩa là nếu quyết định hủy bỏ thỏa hiệp giữa LandBridge với chính phủ của lãnh thổ Bắc Úc, chính phủ Úc không thể dựa vào đạo luật này. Tuy nhiên, chính phủ liên bang có thể vẫn làm được, bởi chính phủ dựa vào quyền phủ quyết trong vấn đề an ninh và quốc phòng để hủy bỏ khế ước này, nếu quả thật, cuộc điều tra hiện nay của Bộ Quốc phòng cho thấy việc nguy hại đến nền an ninh của nước Úc. Bộ trưởng Quốc Phòng mới của Úc là ông Peter Dutton đã rất nhiều lần chỉ trích kế hoạch « Vành đai và Con đường» như một thủ thuật tuyên truyền, nhằm thực hiện mộng bá quyền của ông Tập Cận Bình. Mặt khác, nếu chính phủ Liên Đảng của thủ tướng Morrison coi đây là một vấn đề có khả năng gây nên nguy hại cho vấn đề an ninh của nước Úc, thì tất nhiên chính phủ vẫn có thể quyết định dựa vào quyền an ninh quốc phòng để hủy bỏ khế ước cho thuê. Nhưng, vì là một khế ước cho thuê đã được chấp nhận và đang thi hành, nên trong trường hợp này, chính phủ phải bồi thường. Vấn đề bồi thường bao nhiêu và có hay không hủy bỏ là một vấn đề mà chúng ta có thể trở lại bàn luận trong tương lai. Vì hiện tại chính phủ Úc mở cuộc điều tra, nhưng chưa có kết luận, nên vấn đề thương thảo bồi thường giữa hai bên chưa được đặt ra. Tuy nhiên, theo các chuyên gia, số tiền này không hề nhỏ.  RFI Tiếng Việt xin cảm ơn nhà báo Lưu Tường Quang từ Sydney, Úc.

Chairman of the Land Advisory Board Robert Louie is back on the show for a special extended episode in celebration of the 100th Land Code passed in Canada. Robert says "Land Decolonized" means a resurgence of Indian people, First Nations Land Management succeeds because it is community-driven, yet the main challenge has been to get the government to move faster.  Robert notes his biggest inspiration to stand up in life being something his learned from his GrandmotherSHOW NOTES:00:26 Richard introduces Robert Louie1:38 Robert shares his excitement over recently marking the 101st community to approve its land code. He also shares what his colleagues were thinking as they first explored the idea.3:21 Communities across Canada have shared good news after being recognized as governments without the interference of other levels. It is real governance authority. It's the future.4:47 Robert describes his interpretation of decolonization as the dismantlement of the Indian Affairs bureaucracy, no longer prisoners, no longer considered inferior or less worthy. It had to change. Land decolonized is a resurgence of Indian people.6:30  Does he have a strong personal reason for his mission? Yes, he saw things growing up and decided to follow his proud grandmother's lead to "stand up". People looked at them in a derogatory manner. Suppression was something they had to live with. Today feels like "liberation."10:20 He heard so many charges of "You're selling out" that it made him furious, blaming opposition to land code on poor communication, often on purpose.11:55 Land Governance Registration Act proposal is stalled and not likely to be dealt with until fall at the earliest. This would simplify the legislation and help avoid confusion over interpretation of the Act and the Framework Agreement itself.13:46 Online workshops and training will be more common in the future as a result of the pandemic. Eg: the national conversation on Indigenous law enforcement. Band laws that protect community health need to be recognized and enforced, and we need to rely on the RCMP and provincial police to assist. 16:02 Funding is always an issue. Need to find resources and means of generating revenue in communities, requiring a further look at taxation opportunities. 17:12 Discussion of the integration of national organizations on land code, taxation, financial management and finance authority. This is their 3rd year, but Covid has impacted meetings. Still a desire to work together once Covid subsides.19:00 Is the land code tidal movement spreading eastward? Yes! the 100th community is in Quebec, and land codes passed in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and even Newfoundland and Labrador.20:13 Robert explains why Indigenous people are used to collaborating and supporting each other through the land code process. "We're all in the same canoe and had better paddle in the same direction."21:35 How has the movement stayed strong in strategic direction? He credits the fact that it is community-based. We want the good things that all Canadian do.22:45 Biggest challenge ahead? Getting government to move quicker, for example, on the enforcement issue. The entrenchment of old policies needs to be cleared away. The biggest opportunity is that there is a clear option for communities can proceed with self-government. It took 25 years to reach 101 operational communities. He sees it speeding up in future years because the studies prove it's working well. Governance is at the crux of it.25:30 A great story about Robert's grandmother challenging a bear and forcing it to stand down. He learned something that day, even as a three or four-year old, about not backing down or being afraid of challenges.27:12

Chief Maureen Chapman joins the show this week from Sq'ewa:lxw First Nation (BC). Chief Chapman is a First Nation Land Advisory Board Member and proud to have been a hereditary Chief since 1999.  Chief Chapman says having been put on a waitlist due to the demand for First Nations to get into the land code process gave her community the time to create a vision for how the land code could help bring economic development, create housing and employment opportunities for her people in the future.  A lesser-known fact about the territory she lives in is that it is known and a recorded site for Sasquatch sightings! 0:40 Maureen describes where her community is located near the beautiful Harrison Hot Springs and the makeup of her community. 1:25 Maureen describes moving back to the community later in life to finish University and help the community 2:19 Speaks to why the land code was an attractive option, having to be put on a waitlist due to the demand from First Nations and the opportunity to learn more and plan for what they would do when they have the chance to pass a land code. 3:11 Younger people from land code communities feel a debt to land code communities that have come before them, setting the foundation for this work4:11 Sq'ewa:lxw (Skawahlook) land code was passed in 2010 with unanimous support. 4:25 There are Myths around land codes impacting treaties for instance, but Chief Chapman sights that its probably a lack of knowledge and clarity about what is a treaty versus what is a land code4:57  Sq'ewa:lxw land code was repealed twice and replaced with a newer version which was due to the learning curve of implementing a land code from the ground up.  The changes and refinement were to ensure they were confident they could recommend this approach to the community members.  5:50 Maureen agrees that managing heritage sites and environmental protection is important to the community and goes further getting out from the control of the Indian Act was of utmost importance to the protection of sites of cultural importance and ec-dev.6:47 Sq'ewa:lxw (Skawahlook) First Nation is involved in both treaty negotiations with the Stó:lō Xwexwilmexw Treaty Association (SXTA) and the Additions to Reserve process. Sq'ewa:lxw (Skawahlook) is one of 6 communities in the SXTA that are in stage 5 of the process.  The additional lands the Additions to Reserve process will bring much needed land for economic development, business, housing and long-term care facility for elders. 8:12 Sq'ewa:lxw recently benefitted from a specific claim which helped with leverage to borrow money for future projects. 8:38  Syéxw Chó:leqw Adventure Park (opened Sept. 14, 2018) was created as a place for youth and community members and public at large to enjoy with playground, bike skills park and  the challenges of this opening* 9:23 Maureen explains the challenge of keeping members in the community and providing work opportunities and the result of members living off-reserve, thus the hope to grow more business in the community. 10:10 25th Anniversary of the Framework Agreement is exciting and a testament that success comes from hard work 11:26 Maureen explains what she would say to other communities considering a land code " it opens the door to so much more" including much-needed land protection laws12:54 to get in touch with her is through Sq'ewa:lxw office 604-796-912913:46 Maureen closes with an interesting fact that her lands at Ruby Creek are known for Sasquatch sightings!* an article about the opening of Syéxw Chó:leqw Adventure Park can be found here: https://www.hopestandard.com/entertainment/new-skawahlook-adventure-park-encourages-nature-filled-family-fun/ 

This week Richard speaks with Chief Darcy Bear of Whitecap Dakota First Nation in Saskatchewan. Having been a leader for the past 30 years, he says land code governance helped his community to move at the speed of business, with a casino, hotel, and golf course development and significant infrastructure that will support the community for generations.SHOW NOTES:01:42  Why Whitecap Dakota FN embraced the Framework Agreement on First Nations Land Management and the Land Code process. Fighting paternalism and lack of opportunity.3:13  Remembers stories from his grandparents who raised him about the days of Indian Agents, permits and the Indian Affairs "dictatorship."4:00  Connecting with Robert Louie of Westbank back in the early days of the Framework Agreement.5:02  His Nation saw the benefits of a land code, especially when it saw huge delays in getting ministerial sign-off for a golf course development. It took three years!6:03  His Saskatoon Tribal Council involvement in a casino project, and the ability in a land code to offer 99-year leases for commercial development.7:20  He lists the many financial institutions now doing business in the community.8:03  The huge infrastructure investments required to support new commercial and residential development.9:58   The land code has given his community greater creativity and flexibility to operate at the speed of business.13:00  Using own-source revenues to fund community culture and education.14:03. Ongoing challenges of trying to find collateral to support individuals going into business.16:15  There was a time when the Band didn't have a dime in its bank account. From there to $150 million in capital investments!18:58  Chief Bear's perspective on the 25th anniversary of the Framework Agreement.20:41  The sad history of lack of development despite location near the city of Saskatoon.23:50   Collaborating with other governments to build a tourism corridor from Saskatoon to Lake Diefenbaker.25:30   The history of alliances at Whitecap Dakota and the strange treatment of those who fought alongside the British.LINKS:Whitecap Dakota First NationFramework Agreement on First Nations Land ManagementFirst Nations Land Management Resource Centre

Richard speaks with long-standing Land Advisory Board member and former Chief of Nipissing First Nation, Phil Goulais. Phil was a part of the creation of the Framework Agreement and championed one of the earliest at Nipissing. Having been involved from the beginning, Phil is confident that the youth will carry on the great work of self-government, and that Framework Agreement communities' tendency to help each other out is one of the greatest strengths of the land code process.SHOW NOTES:1:03   The meeting in Hull, Quebec that led Nipissing to pursue the framework agreement.3:10   Important work to acknowledge the inherent right to manage lands and resources. Doing away with 'delegated authority' under federal legislation.4:42   Biggest issue in the north is the loss of youth. New opportunities from land code help bring them home.6:35   His experience in a small home compared to the new size of family homes today in residential developments.7:32   He is encouraged by youth today and their understanding of the value of land code.10:00   Describes community size and demographics. Senior population is growing and needs more services.12:15   Employment has skyrocketed since the 1970s. Funding for new social, cultural and educational programs. Nipissing also settled the Boundary Land Claim.14:25   Phil expresses his pride in resource centre staff, band staff, chiefs and councils for being willing to help at a moment's notice.15:59   Confident that youth will work hard to eliminate further sections of the Indian Act and move to full self-governance.17:30   How the band lost 16 business opportunities due to Indian Act delays.19:10   There is a move afoot to repeal the Land Management Act to remove impediments. "There is enough teeth in the Framework Agreement."21:43   Describes funding available to communities for each step in the land code process.23:13   Communities need strong committees for land code management, including managing other laws that are enacted.24:30   Tribal Council are great at word-of-mouth promotion of benefits/challenges of land code. Lots of money going into the economy, as cited by KPMG study. (see link below)27:25   Great pride in 25th anniversary...starting with 13 communities in 1996 to almost 100.LINKS:Nipissing First NationFramework Agreement on First Nations Land ManagementFirst Nations Land Management Resource CentreKPMG Benefits (2014) on First Nations Land Management

This week Richard speaks with Chief Leah George-Wilson from Tsleil-Waututh Nation on the Burrard Inlet of BC's West Coast. A lawyer, and Land Advisory Board Member says that the main reason for taking on a land code in her community was "to eliminate 25% of the Indian Act from her community."Richard learns about the balanced approach that the Tsleil Waututh community takes to implement the day-to-day land management responsibilities. For Tsleil- Waututh a land code has helped bring youth to the table, realize the importance of planning, new business ventures, and strengthening Tsleil-Waututh Nation's land protection priorities SHOW NOTES:00:50.  25th anniversary of Framework Agreement on First Nations Land Management is "amazing tool".1:22.  On the cusp of having 100 operational First Nations with their own land codes.2:15.  Her background in the community, education and law degree at UBC.2:55.  Why a land code? Development opportunities were taking far too long.4:01.  Value of having a local land code committee and involvement of youth in community engagement.7:00.  Being active in the BC treaty process also included the push to a land code.8:00.  Protection of lands is paramount, including opposition to the TMX pipeline project.9:42.  Addressing concerns about land code and need for community support.11:40.  Chief's main selling point in favour of Framework Agreement - eliminate 25% of the Indian Act.13:16.  Covid pandemic has affected Band exploration of cannabis opportunities.14:20.  Importance of continued land use planning, explaining zoning, etc.16:40.  Other ventures include eco-tourism, canoe and kayak tours, forestry.18:50.  Importance of setting anger aside and to find creative solutions to challenges.19:58.  Successfully building community capacity.21:17.  Contact informationLINKS:Tsleil Waututh Nation website.Framework Agreement on First Nation Land Management

Special Episode: this week we are launching a new podcast series to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Framework Agreement on First Nation Land Management.  This episode is a special extended interview with former chief of Muskoday First Nation and Resource Centre Chairman Austin Bear.   Richard explores Austin's prairie upbringing and leadership with Muskoday First Nation that saw him lead his community with one of the first-ever land codes to be implemented in Canada. SHOW NOTES:00:26 Richard Perry introduction1:43 Austin Bear remarks on the significance of 25th anniversary of the framework agreement.3:20 Austin shares stories of the early days, starting with the nations that lost their delegated authority under the Indian Act.5:33 A key turning point: the Liberal Red Book did not recognize the inherent right to land.7:22 The signing between the original nations and Government of Canada.7:56 Austin recounts how the Land Code was at first quite controversial due to mistrust of federal and provincial governments.12:54 Why Muskoday decided to pursue a Land Code in light of Indian Act control and devastating impact of Indian Agents.14:35 Austin's boyhood memory of his father needing Indian Agent permits before he could sell farm products to support his family. He still has the old tin box his father left him.17:19 The importance of doing business "at the speed of business."18:30 Muskoday is approached to host a manufacturing company from Kansas, but Indian Act delays killed it.21:39 Additions to Reserves process still unwieldy and costing opportunities, including Muskoday First Nation to this day.22:30 Receiving 'shortfall acres' through Treaty Land Entitlement, but can't get ATR approved!24:45 On the cusp of having 100th operational FN under Land Code - another milestone.27:06 The value of a community-driven process as opposed to being directed by Chief and Council.27:58 A land code will work for a community of any size - whether 50 or 5,000 members. Location can be a factor, but key benefit is taking control over land and resources.29:54 Early on, he had to debunk myths that the framework agreement would surrender treaties.32:50 The Indian Act has nothing to do with treaty implementation, but a Land Code will help.34:20 Austin shares his appreciation for LAB colleagues, FNLMRC staff and many others for making Land Code work, especially for the guidance and prayers of Elders.36:00 Austin provides the best methods of contacting him for more information.37:50 Richard closes show promoting Facebook, website and podcast subscription options.38:18 Episode ends.LINKS:First Nations Land Management Resource CentreFramework Agreement on First Nation Land ManagementMuskoday First NationWestbank First Nation

In this week's episode, Richard connects with Meko Nicholas, Executive Director of the First Nation Land Management Resource Centre. Meko has worked on the Framework Agreement with the founding First Nations from its early beginnings. Meko shares his approach to "follow the lead of First Nations" as the key to the direction of the Resource Centre, its philosophy of hiring expertise that compliments First Nation needs, and fostering coordination between like-minded First Nation organizations. 

Framework Agreement on First Nation Land Management pioneer and chairman of the First Nation Land Advisory Board Robert Louie reflects on the land-based self-government he was a big part of creating and how, 25 years later, First Nation land management is catching on across Canada. 

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