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Carney's Bill C-5 summit does little to allay concerns, say Manitoba chiefs
A group of Manitoba chiefs have emerged from a summit with Prime Minister Mark Carney in Ottawa with many of their concerns ...
First Nations leaders say Carney’s C-5 summit sparks more concerns, questions
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 ...
9 Ontario First Nations ask for injunction against Bill 5, say law represents 'clear and present danger'
Nine First Nations in Ontario are asking a court for an injunction that would prevent the federal and provincial governments ...
Ministers describe First Nations summit on Bill C-5 as a ‘learning experience’
Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty and Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Rebecca Alty, speaking to reporters ...
Carney’s ‘last-minute’ meeting with First Nations chiefs on Bill C-5 draws skepticism
Indigenous leaders say the planning process of the summit was rushed, but hope the Prime Minister hears their concerns ...
First Nations urge Governor General to delay — or even reject — Bill C-5
The Assembly of First Nations national chief is among a chorus of First Nations leaders urging Gov Gen Mary Simon to intervene and delay passage of the federal government’s major projects legislation.
Indigenous scholar 'cautiously pessimistic' as concerns grow over Bill C-5
SFU’s Eldon Yellowhorn shares concerns over Bill C-5, reflects on the summit, and urges the PM to build trust with Indigenous ...
Ontario’s promise to consult First Nations ‘smoke and mirrors,’ Bill 5 lawsuit claims
The First Nation groups announced they are bringing urgent litigation to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice to try to kill Ontario's Bill 5 and Ottawa's Bill C-5.
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First Nations chiefs worry Bills 5 and C-5 will enable environmental destruction
First Nations chiefs behind a legal challenge to a pair of federal and provincial laws meant to fast-track infrastructure ...
Bill C-5 seen as a ‘naked power grab’ after legislation approval: LeMay
CEO of the Indigenous Reconciliation Group Rose LeMay speaks on Bill C-5 and what she expects from the meeting between Carney and First Nations leaders.
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Bill C-5: Canada’s Approach to Accelerating Major Projects
On June 6, 2025 the federal government tabled Bill C-5, the One Canadian Economy Act, carrying out Prime Minister Carney’s election commitment to ...