Karen Restoule: Trust, not speed—If Ottawa wants major projects built, it must let Indigenous leaders and industry set the terms – The Hub
24 September 2025
When Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled the first five projects on Ottawa’s new fast-track list, headlines called it a major achievement driven by the prime minister’s leadership. While it was the Carney government’s decision to implement an accelerated approvals process, the reality is these projects are not Ottawa’s achievement.
In fact, they are the result of focus and commitment by First Nations and industry who put in the work: identifying shared interests and building trust over the course of many years. Such partnerships lower risk, thereby attracting investors and boosting a project’s long-term likelihood of success.
