Liberal MPs are bracing for potential protests from Aboriginal groups in response to the newly passed Bill C-5, which allows the government to fast-track major infrastructure projects deemed in the “national interest.” While the government claims the bill will stimulate economic growth, Indigenous leaders express concerns over insufficient consultation and fear it may undermine trust and rights, potentially rekindling the Idle No More movement.
Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: The recent passing of Bill C-5 by the Canadian government has sparked concerns among Aboriginal groups regarding the potential for protests due to the legislation’s fast-tracking of major infrastructure projects without adequate consultation, raising questions about Indigenous rights and the definition of “national interest.”
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