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Carney says projects built under Bill C-5 will place Indigenous economic growth at centre
First Nations leaders say they are not against the development proposed by the legislation, but want to ensure their treaty ...
Carney says he’s ‘principally here to listen,’ ahead of First Nations summit on Bill C-5
Prime Minister Mark Carney, speaking to reporters ahead of a First Nations summit on Bill C-5 in Gatineau, Que., says today is about the ‘how’ not the ‘what’ regarding building national projects with ...
Carney’s ‘last-minute’ meeting with First Nations chiefs on Bill C-5 draws skepticism
Indigenous leaders say the planning process of the summit was rushed, but hope for listening and commitment from the Prime ...
Ontario’s promise to consult First Nations ‘smoke and mirrors,’ Bill 5 lawsuit claims
The First Nation groups announced they are bringing urgent litigation to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice to try to kill Ontario's Bill 5 and Ottawa's Bill C-5.
Bills 5, C-5 are 'far from honourable,' says First Nations chief in emotional speech
Fighting through tears, Chief June Black of Apitipi Anicinapek Nation spoke at Queen's Park following news that nine Ontario ...
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First Nations chiefs worry Bills 5 and C-5 will enable environmental destruction
First Nations chiefs behind a legal challenge to a pair of federal and provincial laws meant to fast-track infrastructure projects say they are turning to the courts because they worry the laws will ...
9 Ontario First Nations ask for injunction against Bill 5, say law represents 'clear and present danger'
Nine First Nations in Ontario are asking a court for an injunction that would prevent the federal and provincial governments ...
Push back against Bill 5 continues to grow in Hamilton area
About 100 people rallied against Ontario's Bill 5 outside Hamilton City Hall last week decrying the controversial development ...
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First Nations launch legal challenge against Ontario, federal bills 5 and C-5
The First Nations are asking the court for an injunction prohibiting the federal government from naming national interest ...
Alberta Indigenous leaders feel ‘slighted’ by Bill C-5
The Bill C-5 legislation would allow the federal government to designate projects in the "national interest" and fast-track them by granting approvals within two years.
First Nations leaders to hold update on Bill C-5 meant to fast-track infrastructure projects
The Chiefs of Ontario say Ottawa is levelling an unfair playing field ahead of a meeting, and that legal advisers, technical and support staff were initially allowed to register to attend but were ...