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 voice of Indigenous leadership is moving from the periphery to the centre of the conversation.

This shift was on full display this past week as Linda Innes, Elected Chief Councillor of the Gitxaała Nation, welcomed Prime Minister Mark Carney to the Nation’s traditional territory in Prince Rupert.

The high-profile meeting served as both a local diplomatic reception and a crucial stop on the Prime Minister’s high-stakes international agenda. Carney visited Gitxaała territory while en route to China, where Canada has just signed several landmark trade memoranda and energy cooperation deals aimed at diversifying exports away from a volatile U.S. market.

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