As Carney Talks Partnership, JFK’s Sara Mainville Talks Trust, Meaningful Consultation, and Capacity on CBC National News – JFK Law LLP
On July 17, 2025, Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed First Nations Chiefs and organizations during a National Summit on the implementation of the Building Canada Act.
JFK Law LLP’s Managing Partner Sara Mainville spoke with CBC’s Aarti Pole about Carney’s opening remarks, Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak’s advocacy, and financial barriers to Indigenous consultation and participation. You can watch the interview here.
The Summit was called to address the concerns of First Nations chiefs that the Act threatens the inherent and constitutional rights of Indigenous peoples. To learn how the Act works, you can read our blog post here.
