Tag: Prime Minister visit
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First Nations Push Back as Prime Minister Navigates Northern BC Projects
Overview: Apmprime Minister’s Visit Amidst Local Tensions Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Prince Rupert today to meet with Coastal First Nations and discuss major projects unfolding across northern British Columbia. The meeting comes as Indigenous groups push back against environmental concerns, land rights questions, and, in some cases, the economic promises tied to resource…
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Coastal First Nations Oppose Major Northern B.C. Projects Ahead of Prime Minister’s Prince Rupert Visit
Overview: Tensions Ahead of a High-Profile Visit As Prime Minister Mark Carney travels to Prince Rupert, the spotlight shifts to the Coastal First Nations and their stance on a slate of major development projects proposed for northern British Columbia. A frist Nation-led opposition, long a fixture in discussions around resource development and Indigenous rights, has…