Ottawa starts work on alert system for missing Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people

Ottawa is beginning consultations today on creating a public alert system for missing Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people, as some advocates call on the federal government to expand emergency notifications for all Indigenous people.

Ottawa starts work on alert system for missing Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people
A red dress hangs from a lamppost in front of a legislature.

Ottawa is beginning consultations today on creating a public alert system for missing Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people, as some advocates call on the federal government to expand emergency notifications for all Indigenous people.