Ottawa tells chiefs to submit questions before meeting with PM on major projects bill

PM's upcoming First Nations summit on Bill C-5 seems 'rushed,' say chiefs

More details have been shared about a summit between the federal government and First Nations chiefs planned for next week on the major projects bill, though some chiefs say plans for the summit seem as rushed as the legislation.

Ottawa Asks First Nations Chiefs to Submit Questions Ahead of Meeting on Major Projects

The federal government has requested that First Nations chiefs submit their questions prior to meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney to discuss approvals for major projects. The recently passed Bill C-5, also known as the One Canadian Economy Act, allows the government to support the development of major projects deemed to be in national interest, such as pipelines, ports, and railways. Ottawa can allow some projects to bypass some provisions …

Ottawa tells chiefs to submit questions before major projects meeting with Carney

Carney promised to meet with First Nations after chiefs said their rights were not respected by the rush to push the bill through Parliament.

Ottawa asks First Nations leaders to submit questions ahead of meeting on Bill C-5

Note sent to chiefs says questions will be taken in advance of July 17 meeting to ensure most pressing concerns are addressed

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Ottawa tells chiefs to submit questions before meeting with PM on major projects bill

Ottawa is telling First Nations chiefs to submit their questions in advance of next week’s meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney to discuss his government’s controversial major projects bill.