US EditionManitoba Métis Federation turns down Carney’s invitation to talk major projects
MANITOBA, CANADA, AUG 7 – The Manitoba Métis Federation rejects talks including the Métis Nation of Ontario, warning this risks federal plans to fast-track major projects, said Federation President David Chartrand.
- On Aug. 6, 2025, Prime Minister Mark Carney will gather with the Métis Nation of Alberta, Métis Nation of Saskatchewan, and Métis Nation of Ontario in Ottawa, discussing major projects.
- Amid efforts to ease Indigenous concerns, bill C-5 permits cabinet to fast-track approvals for major projects by sidestepping environmental protections, the last of three summer summits.
- The Manitoba Métis Federation announced Wednesday it will boycott the summit, saying inviting the Métis Nation of Ontario undermines the gathering’s integrity and risks project plans.
- Following calls for better consultation, Carney promised meetings with First Nations, Inuit and Métis after leaders said they were not adequately consulted, and David Chartrand said, `Respect my government as you're asking me to respect yours. Trust my government as you're asking me to trust yours`.
- Longer term, the Manitoba Métis Federation warns Ottawa’s push to approve major projects is at risk if it negotiates with "illegitimate bodies" and notes the Métis National Council now has only two provincial members due to conflicts over the Métis Nation of Ontario.
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Manitoba Métis Federation turns down Carney’s invitation to talk major projects
The Manitoba Métis Federation is turning down Prime Minister Mark Carney’s invitation to discuss his government’s controversial major projects legislation, saying it won’t attend the meeting alongside another Métis group it says has no reason to exist.
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Manitoba Métis Federation rejects Carney's invitation to talk major projects
The Manitoba Métis Federation is turning down Prime Minister Mark Carney's invitation to discuss his government's controversial major projects legislation, saying it won't attend the meeting alongside another Métis group it claims has no reason to exist.
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