Source Feed: The Globe and Mail
Author: Jeff Gray
Publication Date: July 18, 2025 - 05:45
Why First Nations are clashing with Ontario and Ottawa over bills aimed at speeding up megaprojects
July 18, 2025
First Nations leaders have opposed both the federal government’s Bill C-5 and Ontario’s Bill 5, pieces of legislation that would allow the two governments extraordinary powers to ignore existing laws – including environmental regulations – to fast-track megaprojects such as mines or pipelines.
They say the two bills run roughshod over the constitutional requirement that governments consult First Nations about development on their traditional territories. A group of nine First Nations in Ontario launched a constitutional challenge this week of both Ontario’s and Canada’s bills.
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