Fort McKay First Nation welcomes energy deal as major shift in project planning – play 103.7
Dec 2, 2025
FORT MCKAY, AB — Fort McKay First Nation says a new memorandum of understanding between Ottawa and Alberta signals long-awaited progress on how major energy projects are planned, approved and shared across the country.
Chief Raymond Powder said the agreement reflects a renewed willingness from both governments to support responsible development that includes Indigenous decision-making and ownership. He said the deal shows “Canada is finally prepared to match its ambitions with action” by creating conditions for major projects that include Indigenous partners from the ground up.
