Treaty No. 6 First Nations Raise Concerns Over Canada’s Proposed Fast-Tracking of Major Projects

By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Alberta Native News The Confederacy of Treaty No. 6 First Nations is raising serious concerns about Canada’s proposed reforms to accelerate the approval of major projects across the country, warning that increased speed cannot come at the expense of Treaty rights, environmental protections, and Indigenous decision-making authority. The proposed reforms, outlined in Canada’s May 8, 2026 discussion paper, Getting Major Projects Built in Canada, would reshape how major projects are assessed, consulted on, and approved throughout Canada, including within Treaty No. 6 territory. While Treaty No. 6 Nations say they are not opposed to responsible development, they emphasize that they must be recognized as governments, Treaty partners, and rights holders in decisions affecting their lands, waters, and future generations. “Treaty No. 6 Nations…

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