US EditionFirst Nations call off talks on forestry bill, say Quebec disrespecting rights
- First Nations in Quebec are suspending consultations on a forestry reform bill, citing disrespect for their rights as Indigenous governments, according to the Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador.
- The Assembly claims that Quebec's minister of natural resources has not recognized their status as Indigenous governments.
- The group argues that the zoning approach in the proposed bill allows for land privatization and accuses the government of not engaging on this issue.
- The minister stated that the legislation aims to protect communities dependent on the forest industry during economic uncertainty.
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Winnipeg Free Press
First Nations call off talks on forestry bill, say Quebec disrespecting rights
Breaking News, Sports, Manitoba, Canada
On July 22, 2025, the Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador noted that although the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry publicly supported the intention to open a government-to-government dialogue with First Nations for possible major amendments to Bill 97, she continued to refuse to engage in a clear and formal process to ensure that we were required to suspend, with immediate effect and until further notice, our participation in the…
On July 22, 2025, the Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador noted that although the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry publicly supported the intention to open a government-to-government dialogue with First Nations for possible major amendments to Bill 97, she continued to refuse to engage in a clear and formal process to ensure that we were required to suspend, with immediate effect and until further notice, our participation in the…
First Nations forced to suspend participation in high-level consultation table
As of July 22, 2025, the Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador notes that, although the Minister of Natural Resources and Forests has publicly expressed a willingness to engage in a governments-to-government dialogue with First Nations with the intent of putting forward major amendments to Bill 97, she continues to refuse to make a clear and formal commitment to an appropriate process.
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