OTTAWA — The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations is warning Prime Minister Mark Carney against “abusing” his majority government powers to pass his new major projects bill, which she says could affect First Nations rights.
The Building 鶹ýӳ Strong Act shifts the responsibility for reviewing many big projects, such as pipelines and power transmission lines, from the Impact Assessment Agency of 鶹ýӳ to the 鶹ýӳ Energy Regulator.
It also proposes changes to the 鶹ýӳ Labour Code.
Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak says Carney’s government risks dishonouring the Crown if it limits debate and consultations on the bill, as it did when it passed its major projects legislation in 2025.
She says Carney must let First Nations leaders bring forward amendments to the legislation and his government must be open to them.
Federal ministers say the legislation will speed up 鶹ýӳ of major projects and boost employment as the country grapples with a changing trade relationship with the United States.
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