🇨🇦 Mark Carney
Carney vows true partnership with Indigenous people on major infrastructure projects
What happened
Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke at a National Truth and Reconciliation Day event in Fort Edmonton Park, promising to embed Indigenous knowledge and leadership in conservation efforts and build partnerships with Indigenous peoples on major infrastructure projects. He mentioned that this involves meaningful opportunities to develop, operate, and own infrastructure, to share in the prosperity created from those projects. Carney's comments were made on the eve of an expected announcement to designa
Why it matters
The promise of partnership with Indigenous people on infrastructure projects is significant because it relates to the government's efforts to reset federal relations with Alberta and diversify exports, but also because some First Nations have accused the government of a lack of meaningful consultation on major projects. The government's commitment to reconciliation and Indigenous partnerships is being scrutinized by Indigenous leaders and opposition parties. The announcement of the pipeline desi
Key facts
- The Prime Minister spoke on National Truth and Reconciliation Day at Fort Edmonton Park.
- He mentioned embedding Indigenous knowledge and leadership in conservation efforts.
- The pipeline is expected to be designated a project of national interest.
- Some First Nations have accused the government of a lack of meaningful consultation on major projects.
Context
The Prime Minister wore an orange tie on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
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