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CTV News
30-06-2025
- Business
- CTV News
‘Nations not opposed to economic development': Treaty 6 Confederacy responds to passing of Bill C-5
Prime Minister Mark Carney is joined by members of his cabinet and caucus as he speaks at a news conference in the Foyer of the House of Commons in Ottawa, after Bill C-5 passed in the House, on Friday, June 20, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang The Confederacy of Treaty 6 First Nations released a statement after Bill C-5 received royal assent last week, saying they continue to have several concerns over it. Also referred to as the One Canadian Economy, the act gives Ottawa the power to fast-track projects meant to boost the economy by side-stepping environmental protections and other legislation. 'Since its introduction, we have consistently raised the alarm about this legislation,' said the statement sent out Monday afternoon. 'We continue to have serious concerns about the lack of meaningful prior consultation, the sweeping powers it grants cabinet, and the risk it poses to constitutionally protected treaty rights.' First Nations across the country have called out the federal government for not consulting with them properly on the bill. People rally against Bill C-5 on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang People rally against Bill C-5 on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang But as the bill gets implemented, the Confederacy of Treaty 6 First Nations is calling on Ottawa to ensure they are involved in the creation and mandate of an Indigenous advisory group and that they are included in conversations going forward. 'We require transparency about identified 'projects of national priority' and early inclusion in discussions,' said the confederacy. 'Our Nations are not opposed to economic development. We welcome opportunity when it is grounded in respect, equity and sustainability.'
CTV News
17-06-2025
- Politics
- CTV News
First Nations call on feds to reject Bill C-5
Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives for a caucus meeting on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick The Confederacy of Treaty 6 First Nations is calling on the federal government to reject a bill that would have the authority to override laws, rewrite environmental regulations and sidestep constitutional obligations. 'This bill is being rushed through parliament with a design to give the cabinet power to bulldoze our rights,' said Grand Chief Greg Desjarlais in a statement. Bill C-5, the One Canadian Economy Act, would grant the federal cabinet sweeping powers to designate infrastructure projects in the national interest, fast-tracking approval through a single permit. The legislation would allow parliament to override environmental protections and public health safeguards. The Confederacy also said the bill will quash the constitutionally protected right of First Nations without debate, consultation or consent. 'Once again, Canada is using our lands and resources without any consideration of our Treaty Rights,' said Desjarlais. 'Canada claims it is responding to pressure from the U.S.—the so-called 'bully—but in doing so, Canada is using that as an excuse to bully our Nations.' The Confederacy said First Nations were given less than a week to respond to a summary of the bill and the full text was actually never provided. Chiefs of Ontario issued a statement over the weekend calling on the feds to revoke the bill. A rally organized by the Chiefs of Ontario leadership council will be held on Parliament Hill Tuesday afternoon. CTV News Edmonton reached out to the Government of Canada for comment but has yet to hear back. More to come …
