Membertou chief calls for consultation, revenue sharing on nation-building projects – CBC

Sep 16, 2025

Terry Paul says for too long, Indigenous people have been ‘left on the wharf when the ships go by’

A First Nation chief in Nova Scotia says the federal government’s proposed nation-building projects are a prime opportunity to help improve Indigenous people’s standard of living.

Last week, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the first list of projects his government will consider for fast-tracking and created an 11-person Indigenous advisory council for the Major Projects Office.

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