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No consensus among First Nations after meeting with premiers about major projects
No consensus among First Nations after meeting with premiers about major projects

National Post

time3 days ago

  • Business
  • National Post

No consensus among First Nations after meeting with premiers about major projects

HUNTSVILLE, Ont. — Canada's premiers pledged economic reconciliation with Indigenous people through major infrastructure and resource projects as they kicked off three days of meetings on Monday, but several First Nation leaders say they were disappointed with the discussion. Article content The premiers have gathered at Deerhurst Resort in Huntsville, Ont., to talk trade and tariffs, particularly when they meet Tuesday with Prime Minister Mark Carney. Article content Article content But first they held a meeting with leaders from First Nation leaders that included the Assembly of First Nations, Anishinabek Nation and the Native Women's Association of Canada, among other Indigenous groups. Article content Article content That meeting came as Indigenous communities have expressed concerns with federal and provincial laws meant to fast-track major infrastructure projects as a way to stimulate the economy amid U.S. tariffs. Article content Ontario Premier Doug Ford says they cannot move ahead with major projects if a particular First Nation does not agree to them, adding that he'll wait for others to take some time to decide on so-called 'nation-building projects.' Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak says the meeting was productive while Anishinabek First Nation Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige says the meeting was disappointing, with little accomplished. Article content The premiers have agreed to meet together with Indigenous leadership and the prime minister to further discuss their concerns. Article content

Canada needs to ‘close the First Nations infrastructure gap': AFN chief
Canada needs to ‘close the First Nations infrastructure gap': AFN chief

Yahoo

time7 days ago

  • Politics
  • Yahoo

Canada needs to ‘close the First Nations infrastructure gap': AFN chief

Prime Minister Mark Carney promised First Nations rights-holders wealth and prosperity for 'generations to come' at a summit Thursday designed to allay leaders' concerns about the government's major projects law, which has ignited criticism because it allows for fast-tracked approvals. Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak said there are 'so many years of neglect' in infrastructure for First Nations that the government needs to address.

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