US EditionNova Scotia chiefs say province needs to improve consultation on natural resources
- In March 2025, Nova Scotia's Progressive Conservative government passed legislation lifting bans on uranium mining and hydraulic fracturing to develop natural resources.
- Leaders representing the Mi'kmaq in Nova Scotia expressed opposition to the new legislation, highlighting that they were not consulted despite recent proposals to explore uranium at three locations in the province.
- Chief Tamara Young and senior adviser Patrick Butler criticized the consultation process as inconsistent and insufficient, calling for early, meaningful, and transparent engagement.
- Deputy Minister Karen Gatien acknowledged consultation challenges, confirming no formal communications occurred before legislative changes and pledging future consultations will happen project by project.
- The issue implies Nova Scotia must improve consultation practices to respect Mi'kmaq rights while balancing economic development and industry calls to speed permitting.
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