Indigenous communities warn of oilsands camp moratorium consequences – CBC

Jan 31, 2019

‘Just from a purely revenue perspective, it’s going to be a huge impact on us,’ says McKay Métis president

Two Indigenous communities in the Fort McMurray region are expressing their concerns about the oilsands camp moratorium that was unanimously supported by the region’s municipal councillors Monday evening.

One of their concerns with the moratorium is the potentially harmful effect it may have on Indigenous communities and their businesses.

“Just from a purely revenue perspective, it’s going to be a huge impact on us,” said Ron Quintal, president of the McKay Métis community.

Read More: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/indigenous-communities-oilsands-camp-moratorium-1.4999797