ContentSkip to Main ContentAccessibility HelpnewsTop StoriesLocalClimateWorldCanadaPoliticsIndigenousBusinessThe NationalHealthEntertainmentScienceCBC News InvestigatesGo PublicAbout CBC NewsBeing Black in CanadaFirst Nations divided over law to fast-track big projects14 hours agoDuration 2:0214 hours agoNewsDuration 2:02Ahead of a meeting with the prime minister, some First Nations leaders say using a new law to approve major infrastructure projects without consultation could result in disruptive protests, while others are focused on potential opportunities for their communities.Related Stories 9 First Nations ask court to strike down federal, Ontario bills allowing infrastructure fast-tracking Amid new infrastructure bills, First Nations are concerned about the environment and their rights Concern, optimism in N.W.T. at prospect of quicker development with new federal law First Nations urge Governor General to delay — or even reject — Bill C-5 Building Canada Act leaves much open to interpretation on Indigenous consultation, says lawyerMore from NewsVideo3:38Toronto one step closer to bus-only lanes on Dufferin, Bathurst streets5 minutes agoVideo6:29Syria’s interim president promises to protect Druze citizens following Israeli strikes12 minutes agoVideo8:13Carney’s response to Bill C-5 court challenge ‘political propaganda,’ lawyer says19 minutes agoVideo5:128 U.K. babies born using DNA from 3 people to prevent inherited disease24 minutes agoVideo0:42Eyewitness says ‘flames were raging’ in deadly Iraq mall fire1 hour agoTrending NowVideo2:32Epstein files may be released after Trump reversalThe National July 16Video1:18#TheMoment a ‘fat’ marmot was spotted in a B.C. parkThe National July 16Video1:10Meteotsunami-like wave caught on video near Thunder Bay, Ont.June 26Video1:57’It was almost going sideways’: See the aftermath of a powerful hail stormJuly 15Video1:54Love Island USA contestants face harsh reality on social mediaThe National July 12now
First Nations divided over law to fast-track big projects
