On the recordAugust 11, 2026
Consultation cannot be meaningful if First Nations are invited only to discuss how a predetermined project will proceed.
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Danielle Smith
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cbc.caConsultation cannot be meaningful if First Nations are invited only to discuss how a predetermined project will proceed.
Statement from First Nations chiefs addressing pipeline consultation.
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