Assembly Of First Nations (AFN): Case Study

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Assembly of First Nations (AFN)
AFN has expressed agreement and approval on the motion’s respect to Aboriginal self-government, and they value the Aboriginal right to health care.
Prairies
The Prairie delegation has shown immense support for the motion and has agreed to adopt it in their province.
British Columbia
British Columbia has voiced support for this motion within debates further reaffirming the importance of equal health care for all.
British Columbia has expressed its willingness to introduce this motion as a proxy in the event of halted negotiations between the federal government and the Quebec delegation at the hand of the prime minister.
Atlantic
The Atlantic delegation has voiced support for the Pharmacare motion.
Quebec hopes

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