Some First Nations worry Carney’s major projects bill will only lead to more conflict [Video]

Some First Nations are raising concerns about the federal government’s plan to provide up-front approvals for major projects, with one grand chief calling it a “fool’s errand.”

Through interviews and letters CBC News obtained, First Nations are raising red flags with the Liberal government’s plans to fast-track what it calls projects in the national interest.

The government is still consulting with Indigenous communities, premiers and industry, but is expected to table “one Canadian economy” legislation as early as next week.

“While you can legislate to fast-track regulation, you cannot fast-track the Crown’s duties or fast-track Indigenous acceptance,” states Savanna McGregor, Grand Chief of the Algonquin Anishinabeg Nation Tribal Council in a letter to the Privy Council Office (PCO).

WATCH | Grand chief on fast-tracking projects: Grand Chief of the Algonquin Anishinabeg Nation Tribal Council Savanna McGregor tells Power & Politics that Ottawa is not giving First Nations communities enough time to consult on Prime Minister Mark Carney’s expected legislation to fast-track certain …