Tahltan leaders press Ottawa for action on policing, infrastructure and decision-making rights

Tahltan leaders are pressing the federal government for action on policing shortages, housing and infrastructure following a five-day visit to Ottawa that produced a commitment to support Constitution development but few concrete outcomes on other priorities. The Tahltan Leadership Council, representing the Tahltan Central Government, Iskut Band and Tahltan Band, held 16 meetings with federal ministers, senior officials, parliamentarians and representatives of the Prime Minister’s Office from Nov. 2 to 6. The meetings coincided with federal budget week and focused on longstanding challenges facing Iskut, Dease Lake and Telegraph Creek. Among the most urgent concerns are anticipated RCMP staffing shortages that could leave Telegraph Creek without permanent officers by the end of November. Dease Lake, which is intended to have eight officers, could be reduced to two or three during December and January. In a Sept.

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