Canada provinces’ bid for power risks fight with indigenous groups – Reuters
November 23, 2022
Nov 23 (Reuters) – Two western Canadian provinces that are seeking more autonomy from Ottawa, popular moves with their conservative supporters, have run into fierce opposition from indigenous First Nations who vow to challenge any legislation with court action or protests.
Conservative-led governments in oil-producing Alberta and Saskatchewan are demanding Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government cede more power on issues from climate policy to gun control.
However, large parts of Canada, a constitutional monarchy with England’s King Charles as nominal head of state, are covered by historic treaties between the British Crown and First Nations, semi-autonomous indigenous groups who exercise some control over their own lands.
