US EditionMajor projects will be slowed by court challenges if rights are violated: B.C. chief
- The Regional Chief for British Columbia, Terry Teegee, expresses concern that legislation meant to speed up major projects will actually slow them down due to potential court challenges.
- Terry Teegee states that the legislation violates the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples by not ensuring consent from First Nations.
- The federal government's Bill C-5 aims to break down trade barriers and fast-track projects, raising concerns about Indigenous people's interests.
- Terry Teegee emphasizes the necessity for First Nations involvement in decision-making to avoid conflicts regarding these projects.
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Major projects will be slowed by court challenges if rights are violated: First Nations chief
The regional chief of the British Columbia Assembly of First Nations said Wednesday that governments should not speed up major projects at the expense of First Nations rights — and warned that projects will be slowed down by court challenges if First Nations are not consulted from the start.
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Major projects will be slowed by court challenges if rights are violated: B.C. chief
The regional chief for British Columbia said Wednesday that governments should not speed up major projects at the expense of First Nations rights, warning that the projects will be slowed down by court challenges if First Nations are not consulted from the start.
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B.C. chief says he's 'very concerned' about bill to fast-track major projects
OTTAWA — The regional chief for British Columbia warns efforts by governments to speed up major projects will only slow them down because they'll likely be taken to court. B.C.
OTTAWA—The British Columbia Regional Chief said on Wednesday that governments should not accelerate major projects to the detriment of First Nations rights. He warned that projects would be slowed down by court challenges if First Nations were not consulted from the outset. "We are asking the government to comply with its own laws," said Terry Teegee, citing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Aboriginal Peoples, adopted by the feder…
B.C. chief says he's 'very concerned' about bill to fast-track major projects – Energeticcity.ca
OTTAWA — The regional chief for British Columbia warns efforts by governments to speed up major projects will only slow them down because they’ll likely be taken to court. B.C. Assembly of First Nations Regional Chief Terry Teegee says he’s “very concerned” about federal and provincial legislation meant to fast-track major projects. He says the legislation introduced by the federal government last week doesn’t allow for free, prior and informed …
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