Carney promises First Nations leaders prosperity for 'generations to come' at summit on major projects

20-Jul-2025

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Prime Minister Mark Carney promised First Nations rights-holders wealth and prosperity for "generations to come" at a summit on July 17 designed to allay leaders' concerns about the government's major projects law, which has ignited criticism because it allows for fast-tracked approvals.

Carney said the law, known as Bill C-5 before its passage through Parliament in June, is designed to "connect and transform our national economy" at a time when the country is facing threats from U.S. President Donald Trump.

He said the potential benefits that come from building new railways, ports and energy "corridors" will flow to First Nations because "Indigenous economic growth is at the centre" of this new framework.