Why Bill C-5 Is Fueling Indigenous Canadian Resistance
Description
What happens when a government fast-tracks development without real Indigenous consultation? In this podcast, we unpack the growing backlash to Bill C-5.
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s “Building Canada Act” promises infrastructure in the name of progress. However, many First Nations say it was drafted and passed without them, undermining treaty rights, sidelining consent, and ignoring urgent social needs. While Inuit leaders have received reassurances, First Nations chiefs describe the process as political theatre, sparking legal action and threats of national protest.
We explore the political fault lines, community responses, and what this moment reveals about power, reconciliation, and the future of Indigenous–Crown relations. If this speaks to you, please share it, refer a friend, subscribe, or buy me a coffee.
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