By Crystal Greene, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, IndigiNews Indigenous people in Manitoba are protesting against proposed federal legislation that aims to fast-track resource development \u2014 saying it undermines their rights and sovereignty over their lands. Activists point to several pieces of legislation that they worry would cause more harm to their territories, which are already impacted by climate change and the biodiversity crisis. They also have safety concerns over \u201cman camps\u201d created by industry and potential harms to vulnerable Indigenous women and girls. Both Bill C-5 and Bill C-39 are set to fast-track major infrastructure projects in \u201cCanada,\u201d by designating them to be of \u201cnational interest.\u201d C-5 was passed in 2025, and C-39 is in its third reading. Meanwhile, the proposed Bill C-37 \u2014 under review after a second reading… <\/p>\n
By Crystal Greene, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, IndigiNews Indigenous people in Manitoba are protesting against proposed federal legislation that aims to fast-track resource development \u2014 saying it undermines their rights and sovereignty over their lands. Activists point to several pieces of legislation that they worry would cause more harm to their territories, which are already impacted by climate change and the biodiversity crisis. They also have safety concerns over \u201cman camps\u201d created by industry and potential harms to vulnerable Indigenous women and girls. Both Bill C-5 and Bill C-39 are set to fast-track major infrastructure projects in \u201cCanada,\u201d by designating them to be of \u201cnational interest.\u201d C-5 was passed in 2025, and C-39 is in its third reading. Meanwhile, the proposed Bill C-37 \u2014 under review after a second reading... <\/p>\n