Carney’s set to meet with First Nations on major projects law – National
By Alessia Passafiume
The Canadian Press
Posted July 17, 2025 7:07 am
1 min read
Descrease article font size
Increase article font size
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet today with First Nations leaders about his government’s controversial major projects legislation.
The closed-door meeting was promised by Carney in June after chiefs said their rights were not respected by the rush to push the Building Canada Act through Parliament in June.The legislation allows cabinet to quickly grant federal approvals for big industrial projects like mines, ports and pipelines by sidestepping existing laws.
6:02
‘We just want to be part of it’: First Nations press for inclusion ahead of summit with Carney
Trending Now
N.S. missing kids: Pink blanket belonging to Lilly being examined, RCMP say
Canada’s income gap reaches record high, Statistics Canada finds
An agenda for today’s meeting shared with The Canadian Press shows Carney will deliver opening remarks for 10 minutes in the morning, followed by the national chief of the Assembly of First Nations. Story continues below advertisement
Carney does not appear on the agenda again until later in the afternoon, where he will sit alongside a handful of ministers for an hour for a panel titled “Working Together,” followed by his closing remarks.Many First Nations leaders said Wednesday they have low expectations for the meeting and are warning it should not be seen as the full and fair consultation required on major projects.
More on Canada
More videos
© 2025 The Canadian Press