Nine Algonquin nations reject Ottawa land project labeled as “reconciliation” effort – The Kingston Whig-Standard
Feb 24, 2021
OTTAWA — Nine Algonquin First Nations in Quebec are considering litigation to stop Ottawa from allowing another Algonquin group to build a new suburb on the outskirts of the city.
Ottawa city council voted down a motion last week to have city planners further analyze a proposal submitted by the Algonquins of Ontario and a large property developer to turn 445 hectares of land about 20 kilometres outside the city into a new community.
That put the property on the city’s list for future construction.
While Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson has described the project as a step towards reconciliation, Algonquin First Nations north of the Ottawa River in Quebec say they have not been consulted.
