First Peoples Law Report July 30 – August 12, 2025 – First Peoples Law

National news included federal income assistance, Indigenous rights, international treaties, Bill C-5 and consultation

Ottawa says it wants to improve income assistance program on First Nation reserves | CityNews

Carney tells Métis leaders Indigenous rights are ‘at the core’ of major projects law | CBC News

Canada pushing to include Indigenous rights in United Nations plastics treaty | The Canadian Press

First Nations Warn Carney’s Push to Build Canada Could Tear It Apart | The Walrus

First Nations groups raise questions about lack of consultation before sale of 1670 Hudson’s Bay Company charter | The Globe and Mail*