Power & Politics Assembly of First Nations demands Ottawa scrap pipeline deal
Dec 2, 2025
Stephen Buffalo, President and CEO of the Indian Resource Council of Canada, advocates for Indigenous participation in energy, emphasizing the economic opportunities tied to the MOU with Alberta. Elizabeth May, Green Party Leader, shares her regrets about supporting the federal budget due to the MOU, critiquing its implications for national unity and environmental commitments. Michael Garcia, CEO of Algoma Steel, addresses recent layoffs and the company's shift in strategy amidst tariffs, while discussing the impact of federal support on their future.
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Carney Emphasizes Consultation Not Veto
- Mark Carney avoided naming the pipeline but framed major projects as opportunities for First Nations to gain equity and benefits.
- He emphasized consultation structures like the Indigenous Advisory Council rather than promising veto or consent.
BC Regional Chief Demands Trust Rebuilding
- Terry Teegee said he was not satisfied with Carney's answer and called for rebuilding trust after the MOU with Alberta.
- He urged the Prime Minister to meet coastal First Nations in person to discuss the deal's impacts.
Consultation Language Sparks Consent Concerns
- The MOU's language uses 'consult' and 'accommodate' rather than 'consent,' raising concerns among many First Nations.
- Terry Teegee pointed to UNDRIP-derived free, prior and informed consent as the standard BC First Nations expect.