Several First Nations leaders left a meeting with Mark Carney, expressing concerns that the Building Canada Act, aimed at reducing reliance on the US economy, might violate their rights. The act, passed as part of Bill C-5, sets a framework for major projects like pipelines and mines that could override environmental regulations if designated as nation-building. Nine Ontario First Nations initiated a constitutional challenge against Bill C-5, arguing that fast-tracked development harms their rights without proper consultation as mandated by law.
"Several First Nations leaders voiced their concerns about the Building Canada Act, walking out of a meeting with Mark Carney that was supposed to address their rights and worries."
"The legislation establishes a structure for significant building projects such as pipelines and mines, allowing certain projects to bypass environmental regulations if they are deemed nation-building."
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