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AFN Chief Warns Carney Against 'Abusing' Majority to Pass Major Projects Bill
Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak says the bill could affect First Nations rights and wants amendments from Indigenous leaders considered.
- On Tuesday, Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse-Nepinak warned Prime Minister Mark Carney against "abusing" his majority government powers to pass Bill C-39, citing concerns the Building Canada Strong Act could affect First Nations rights.
- The Building Canada Strong Act proposes shifting responsibility for reviewing large projects like pipelines from the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada to the Canada Energy Regulator, while also modifying the Canada Labour Code.
- Federal ministers claim the bill will accelerate construction of major projects and boost employment as Canada navigates a changing trade relationship with the United States.
- Woodhouse-Nepinak urged Carney to allow First Nations leaders to propose amendments, warning that limiting debate risks dishonouring the Crown and criticizing the Alberta-based federal office for lacking Indigenous expertise.
- The AFN National Chief expressed concern the government might limit consultations, as occurred when it passed previous major projects legislation in 2025, potentially dishonouring the Crown and harming First Nations interests.
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AFN chief warns Carney against 'abusing' majority to pass new major projects bill
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.
·Ottawa, Canada
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AFN chief warns Carney against ‘abusing’ majority to pass major projects bill
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,
·Toronto, Canada
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