Jaime Battiste

Jaime Battiste won re-election in a newly created Nova Scotia riding.

Mi'kmaw Liberal MP Jaime Battiste was elected for a third time in a riding that included his home community of Eskasoni. The mention is relevant to his recent public profile, but it is not within the last 7 days of the current date.

Jaime Battiste explored a Liberal leadership bid before dropping out and backing Mark Carney.

Battiste was reported to have considered entering the Liberal leadership race after being urged by Indigenous leaders and discussing fundraising requirements. He later dropped out and endorsed Mark Carney.

Jaime Battiste defended the federal government's One Canadian Economy Act.

Battiste said the Liberals were elected with a mandate to fast-track major projects and support the legislation. The public comments were framed as a defense of the government's economic and legislative agenda.

MP Battiste tables motion to study amending Indian Act, wants to see more Indigenous leadership.

Cape Breton MP Jaime Battiste tabled a motion to study sections of the Indian Act with the Senate, advocating for increased Indigenous leadership in decision-making processes.