Carney’s meeting with First Nations on major projects leaves some chiefs frustrated – Durham Radio News

July 18, 2025

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said he was optimistic about finding consensus on the Liberals’ major projects law as he met with hundreds of First Nations chiefs on Thursday, but by mid-afternoon some leaders had walked out of the summit.

Mohawk Council of Kahnawake Grand Chief Cody Diabo says he took the microphone to express his frustration before leaving the meeting, saying chiefs expected to have time to engage with the prime minister and cabinet ministers but instead were asked to talk to one another.

“I don’t even know what this is, but this is not engagement. This is definitely not consultation. I’m speechless,” he said after leaving the meeting.

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