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Toronto Protest Targets Carney Government's Agenda

Hundreds of protesters gathered in Toronto on Saturday to denounce Prime Minister Mark Carney's government policies on fossil fuels, public services, Indigenous rights, and other issues, ahead of a planned march to Queen's Park and the upcoming federal budget.

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Canada Fast-Tracks Major Projects, Alberta Hopes for Pipeline Inclusion

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced five projects for fast-track approval under Bill C-5, including LNG Canada Phase 2 and mining expansions, while Alberta anticipates pipeline inclusion in future phases.

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Northern Ontario Seeks Highway Upgrades Under Bill C-5

Northern Ontario municipalities propose widening Highways 11 and 17 using a 2+1 design under Bill C-5, aiming to improve safety and economic development, with support from various municipal associations and potential cost savings compared to full twinning.

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Canadian PM assures Inuit of Bill C-5 treaty compliance

Prime Minister Mark Carney assured Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami president Natan Obed that the Building Canada Act (Bill C-5) will respect modern treaties and include Inuit as full partners in project development, following concerns about potential treaty infringements.

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Premiers Pledge Collaboration with Indigenous Leaders on Major Projects

Canada's thirteen premiers committed to collaborating with Indigenous leaders on major projects, requiring their buy-in, despite internal divisions among First Nations regarding resource development and concerns over Bill C-5's potential impact on Indigenous rights.

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Bill C-5 Faces Opposition Amidst Indigenous Rights and Resource Concerns

Bill C-5, a Canadian federal bill to fast-track infrastructure projects, faces significant opposition from Indigenous groups due to concerns about insufficient consultation and bypassing environmental regulations, while letter writers highlight the bill's impracticality given existing resource const...

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New Indigenous Advisory Council to Advise on Major Projects in Canada

A new Indigenous Advisory Council, comprised of 11 members with expertise in economic development and Indigenous governance, will advise the Canadian government on accelerating major projects, aiming to integrate Indigenous perspectives and rights into the approval process.

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Alberta Chiefs Challenge AFN Authority on National Infrastructure Projects

Four Alberta First Nations chiefs are challenging the Assembly of First Nations' (AFN) authority to negotiate national infrastructure projects, citing risks to their treaty rights and jurisdiction, while other chiefs express solidarity with the AFN's opposition to Bill C-5.

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Bill C-5 sparks conflict between Indigenous economic interests and treaty rights

Bill C-5, the One Canadian Economy Act, allows the Canadian government to bypass certain laws to expedite project approvals, raising concerns among Indigenous groups about the potential violation of treaty rights and the duty to consult; Indigenous-led businesses have conflicting opinions, some seei...

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Carney to Meet with Inuit Leaders on Bill C-5 Amid Treaty Concerns

Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with Inuit leaders Thursday to discuss Bill C-5, legislation that could impact their treaty rights; this follows a larger summit with First Nations who also voiced concerns; the Inuit have modern treaties, potentially simplifying discussions, but concerns persist...

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Canada-U.S. Trade Talks Amidst Tariff Threats and Bill C-5 Debate

Prime Minister Mark Carney and provincial premiers met to discuss ongoing Canada-U.S. trade negotiations, threatened by potential 35% U.S. tariffs by August 1, and the One Canadian Economy Act, Bill C-5, which aims to accelerate major projects by streamlining the approval process and engaging Indige...

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First Nations Chiefs Skeptical of Canada's Bill C-5, Demand Meaningful Consultation

First Nations chiefs express skepticism towards Bill C-5, a Canadian law expediting major project approvals, due to insufficient consultation before its rapid passage. A last-minute meeting between the chiefs and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau aims to address concerns that the legislation infringes o...

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