/channels/taxonomy/term/26002/all en /channels/channels/news/expert-record-number-indigenous-candidates-running-federal-election-333173 <p>A record number of Indigenous candidates are running in the federal election this year with what they say is a goal of advancing meaningful change in Canada's relationship with First Nations, Inuit and Metis. The Canadian Press analyzed party websites, as well as reached out to each party, to determine how many Indigenous candidates are hoping to get elected in Canada's 338 ridings on Sept. 20. The analysis determined there are at least 77 candidates this year compared with 62 in 2019.</p> Wed, 08 Sep 2021 15:59:40 +0000 webfull 172893 at /channels