First Nations chiefs worry Bills 5 and C-5 will enable environmental destruction

‘Mabo didn’t win the first time’: Torres Strait climate fight isn’t

A major blow in Federal Court won’t stop Torres Strait Islanders fighting to prove the government’s duty of care over climate change.

Why First Nations are clashing with Ontario and Ottawa over bills aimed at speeding up megaprojects

Bill C-5 and Bill 5 aim to expedite project approvals, but First Nations leaders say they sidestep treaty rights and Indigenous consent

‘Complete destruction of the earth’: First Nations leaders gear up to fight development bills in court

The pair of bills from the federal and provincial governments aim to speed up some major development projects

Canada's New Energy Agenda Meets Resistance From First Nations

It’s a quintessentially Canadian story. As other countries build infrastructure to support their burgeoning economies and the transition to clean energy, Canada’s push to “go big” on major energy and mining projects is being held up by local First Nations who claim that Bill C-5 violates their constitutional rights.  Also known as the “one Canadian economy act” because it aims to reduce interprovincial trade barriers, C-5 was recently passed by …

First Nations launch lawsuit over Bill 5, CK municipality not involved

The Bill, which will allow the province to fast track projects like the controversial Dresden Landfill, is being legally challenged by several First Nations.

Federal, provincial environmental bills have 'no respect' for Ontario First Nations, says chief

Nine Ontario First Nations asking for an injunction against a pair of federal and provincial bills meant to fast-track infrastructure projects revealed more details about constitutional challenges against those measures at Queen's Park on Wednesday.