First Nations oil and gas bill draws fire

Bill C-54 represents final phase in handing control of oil and gas monies over to First Nations, but it has raised concerns from industry that a more onerous regulatory regime could be on its way.

First Nations should think twice before using the self-government provisions contained in recently introduced federal legislation that would give them the power to make their own oil and gas laws, says Paul Fauteux, director general of the lands branch at Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC)...

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