First Nations leaders at odds with Carney government over advisory council

First Nations leaders at odds with Carney government over advisory council

The federal government should steel itself for the possibility that opposition to prospective major projects could prevent some proposals from ever getting off the ground, First Nations leaders warned Tuesday.

National Chief says AFN not consulted on make-up of new Indigenous Advisory Council

A question at a press conference in Ottawa held Sept. 16 by the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) to discuss October’s federal budget expectations led to concerns being expressed about the make-up and role of the Indigenous Advisory Council (IAC). The IAC is an appointed board of 11 members that will work with Canada’s Major Projects Office on efforts to get projects of national interest built to combat the economic ramifications of tariffs impose…