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Carney is expected to be joined by the M\u00e9tis Nation of Alberta, the M\u00e9tis Nation of Saskatchewan and the M\u00e9tis Nation of Ontario. The Manitoba M\u00e9tis Federation, which represents Red River M\u00e9tis, declined an invitation to take part in the meeting Wednesday, saying that inviting the M\u00e9tis Nation of Ontario undermines the integrity of the gathering and puts the government&#8217;s plans for major projects at risk. 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The legislation allows cabinet to quickly grant federal approvals for big industrial projects that are deemed to be in the national interest by sidestepping environmental protections and other legislation. Carney is expected to be joined by the M\u00e9tis Nation of Alberta, the M\u00e9tis Nation of Saskatchewan and the M\u00e9tis Nation of Ontario. The Manitoba M\u00e9tis Federation, which represents Red River M\u00e9tis, declined an invitation to take part in the meeting Wednesday, saying that inviting the M\u00e9tis Nation of Ontario undermines the integrity of the gathering and puts the government&#8217;s plans for major projects at risk. 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