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Anishinabek Nation Chief Says He Briefed OPP on Protests Against Fast-Track Bills
- Regional Chief Scott McLeod briefed Ontario Provincial Police on June 12, 2025, about expected First Nations protests against fast-tracked legislation in Ontario.
- This briefing followed the Ontario legislature's passage of Bill 5 last week, which creates special economic zones to fast-track development, particularly targeting the Ring of Fire.
- First Nations leaders oppose the legislation, viewing it as a breach of treaty rights and concern that development disregards their laws and consent, as symbolized by recent document burnings and protest actions.
- McLeod told police that completely halting Ontario’s economy remains a possibility and emphasized that in order to prevent a repeat of the Dudley George situation, they must gain a deeper understanding of First Nations’ perspectives.
- The events reflect mounting Indigenous resistance to accelerated resource development in Ontario amid ongoing calls for adequate consultation and respect for treaties.
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Winnipeg Free Press
Anishinabek Nation chief says he briefed OPP on protests against fast-track bills
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OTTAWA—A Regional Chief of the Anishinabek First Nation reported that he had informed the Ontario Provincial Police on Thursday of what to expect when First Nations went down the street to protest provincial and federal legislation to speed up major projects. Scott McLeod mentioned that he had been invited by an Aboriginal Relations Coordinator to inform officers of the Ontario Provincial Police headquarters in Orillia of the reasons why First N…
Anishinabek Nation chief says he briefed OPP on protests against fast-track bills - The Turtle Island News
By Alessia Passafiume A regional chief for Anishinabek Nation says he briefed Ontario Provincial Police Thursday on what to expect when First Nations take to the streets to protest provincial and federal legislation aimed at fast-tracking major projects. Scott McLeod said he was invited by an Indigenous relations coordinator to brief officers at the OPP’s Orillia headquarters on why First Nations oppose the legislation and why they see the bills…
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