Carney says he’s ready to listen to First Nations on major projects legislation

By Alessia Passafiume Prime Minister Mark Carney said he’s “here to listen” to First Nations leaders about their concerns with the government’s major projects legislation. Carney and several of his cabinet ministers are meeting with hundreds of First Nations leaders in Gatineau on Thursday about the Building Canada Act. “I will say a few words at the start and answer questions at the end but I’m here to listen, engage and move forward from that,” Carney told reporters before the meeting began. He was greeted with cheers as he took the stage Thursday morning to give opening remarks. “The economic value of these projects will be shared with First Nations as partners who will help build the prosperity of your communities for generations to come,” Carney said as he began…

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