Bill C-5: Is Carney’s Push for Project Approval Trampling Indigenous Rights?

18/07/2025 4 min
Bill C-5: Is Carney’s Push for Project Approval Trampling Indigenous Rights?

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Episode Synopsis

Karen Restoule from the Macdonald- Laurier Institute supports C-5, which allows the Prime Minister and Cabinet to fast-track certain projects, bypassing the sluggish bureaucracy. While some Indigenous leaders wish to boost the economy, others are concerned that it could trample on their rights. Karen explains the importance of self-determination and how economic development can be balanced with respecting Indigenous concerns. Watch as they discuss the fine line between progress and overreach in today’s Three Minutes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.