Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks during the First Nations Summit at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau, Que., on July 17, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby
Prime Minister Mark Carney faced pushback from First Nations leaders during consultations on the government’s recently passed Bill C-5, which aims to fast-track the approval process for major projects.
A number of First Nations leaders at a summit held this week in Gatineau, Que., expressed skepticism and criticism of Carney’s promise that projects advanced under the new bill will put the wellbeing and prosperity of indigenous communities at the centre of decisions.
