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Adoption accélérée du projet de loi C-5 : « Rien n’est exclu », dit la cheffe de l’APN

June 27, 2025 6 min read
Radio-Canada
Adoption accélérée du projet de loi C-5 : « Rien n’est exclu », dit la cheffe de l’APN
AI Article Summary

The Canadian Senate has rapidly passed Bill C-5, concerning the unity of the Canadian economy and major infrastructure projects, despite opposition from some senators and First Nations representatives. Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak, the national chief of the Assembly of First Nations, expressed disappointment over the lack of sufficient consultation with Indigenous communities. Some senators and First Nation leaders are concerned about the potential infringement on Indigenous rights and inadequate economic benefits for their communities. There are plans for further discussions and a national forum to address these issues, with potential legal challenges being considered.