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CBC
3 days ago
- Politics
- CBC
Premiers meet with Indigenous leaders concerned about Bill C-5
Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak, the National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations, says Indigenous inclusion in project conversations are 'long overdue.' She met with the 13 premiers Monday in Huntsville, Ont., as part of a three-day summit focused on tariffs and trade disruption in the wake of the U.S. Canada trade war.
National Post
3 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
CBC
7 days ago
- Politics
- CBC
Ottawa has a 'trust-deficit' from First Nations, says AFN chief
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak tells Power & Politics that the First Nations summit is the first step to earning Indigenous trust and involvement in major projects.
CBC
7 days ago
- Politics
- CBC
AFN national chief wants firm commitments from Carney at C-5 summit
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak speaks to reporters at a two day summit with First Nations on federal major projects law, Bill C-5. Woodhouse Nepinak says she wants Prime Minister Mark Carney to ensure planned federal cuts don't impact Indigenous services and wants firm commitments on closing the infrastructure gap for First Nations by the end of the day, or week.
Yahoo
7 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.
