First Nations chiefs criticize feds for failing to consult on Indigenous body tied to Major Projects Office

But, the Métis Nation of Ontario says it submitted names for the 11-member body after the government invited groups to provide suggestions at a recent summit on the Building Canada Act.

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the Indigenous Advisory Council's 11 members on Sept. 10. The Privy Council Office says the list has regional representation, with members picked for their 'expertise in areas such as major projects, economic development, Indigenous rights, and regulatory processes.'The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

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BY ELEANOR WAND

September 12, 2025

Indigenous leaders from across Canada have been hand-picked to form the Indigenous advisory body in the prime minister's freshly-launched Major Project Office, but some chiefs are raising concerns around the lack of transparency and participation in the selection process.&nb...

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