B.C.’s fast-track law is stalled before it takes effect: Jerome Gessaroli in the Vancouver Sun – MLI
January 23, 2026 Bill 15 creates expedited pathways but when approvals are rushed without resolving concerns, delay is not eliminated — it is shifted into litigation that can last far…
First Nations chiefs demand answers over Alberta pipeline deal that doesn’t mention water – CBC
Jan 23, 2026 Memorandum of understanding opens door to bitumen pipeline to B.C. coast Some First Nations chiefs are demanding answers from Ottawa after the federal government signed a pipeline…
Breakthrough Nation with Karen Restoule: Bobbie Racette Series 2, Ep. 6 – MLI
January 23, 2026 Karen Restoule speaks with Bobbie Racette about building a scalable tech business that creates jobs and income. Read More: https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/breakthrough-nation-with-karen-restoule-bobbie-racette-series-2-ep-6/…
First Nations-owned Vancouver Island wood chip plant set to close in March – Times Colonist
Jan. 22, 2026 Atli Resources says the closure of Domtar’s pulp mill in Crofton effectively eliminated the demand for wood chips produced at its Beaver Cove facility. A wood-chip plant…
PERSPECTIVE: First Nations Look at New Pipelines – Stewart Muir – EnergyNow
January 23, 2026 Dallas Smith cuts through the noise on the Power Struggle podcast, arguing that pragmatism—not performative activism—is the path to Indigenous prosperity In the polarized world of British…
Federal spending on Indigenous Canadians is about to soar due to 300,000 potential new registrants – The Hub
January 23, 2026 2025 ended with the country overlooking the most wide-reaching potential change to come to Indigenous law in 40 years. The question of who can be registered as…
The Importance of Governance – Becoming a Member of IPF’s Board of Directors – IPF
January 22, 2026 At the Indigenous Prosperity Foundation (IPF), our Board of Directors plays a vital role in stewarding our mission, strengthening accountability and ensuring our work remains grounded in…
Noise and huge flame from LNG Canada facility will continue at least three years – Canada’s National Observer
January 22, 2026 This story was originally published by The Narwal and appears here as part of Canada’s Local Journalism Initiative In the fall of 2024, LNG Canada fired up…
Gitxaała Nation Chief meets PM Mark Carney on his path to China – Resource Works
January 22, 2026 Northwest B.C. meeting showcases local First Nations’ role in global trade as Canada strengthens energy ties with Asia In the ongoing dialogue surrounding Canada’s resource future, the…
BHP says estimated cost for 1st phase of Saskatchewan’s Jansen mine now at $8.4B US – CBC
Jan 22, 2026 Expectation in July 2025 was between $7 billion US and $7.4 billion US Global mining giant BHP has again raised the cost estimate for the first stage…
