First Nations urge Governor General to delay — or even reject — Bill C-5 – CBC

Jun 19, 2025

Leaders turn to Mary Simon, concerned bill would trample Indigenous rights

The Assembly of First Nations national chief is among a chorus of First Nations leaders urging Gov. Gen. Mary Simon to intervene in the federal government’s major projects legislation being “rammed through” Parliament.

“First Nations are united,” said National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak. “They want prosperity, but they don’t want it at the expense of our rights.”

Bill C-5, the One Canadian Economy Act, will likely pass in the House of Commons on Friday with support from the Conservatives.

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