‘Keep that nation-to-nation concept strong,’ say Indigenous leaders, as Canada moves on major projects

David Chartrand, president of the Manitoba Métis Federation, says 'if you're asking us to trust you, you should have no problem signing legal documents to ensure that the promise you're making is real and will be kept.'
Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations Rebecca Alty speaks with reporters after the Prime Minister’s First Nations summit on Bill C-5 in Gatineau, Que., on July 17, 2025.

As Canada begins prioritizing the economy and nation-building projects in the wake of a trade war with the United States, Indigenous advocates and leaders argue that an important aspect of reconciliation includes keeping an open dialogue.

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