Federal cabinet ministers faced pointed concerns from frustrated chiefs Thursday at an Assembly of First Nations meeting in Ottawa, as the Liberal government tried to again ease tensions over its efforts to streamline major project development.
Liberals promise ‘partnership’ on projects after First Nations voice opposition
Brett Forester · CBC News
· Posted: Jul 16, 2026 12:48 PM EDT | Last Updated: 32 minutes ago
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Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson delivers remarks at the Assembly of First Nations 2026 Annual General Assembly, in Ottawa, on Thursday. (Justin Tang/The Canadian Press)
Federal cabinet ministers faced pointed concerns from frustrated chiefs Thursday at an Assembly of First Nations (AFN) meeting in Ottawa, as the Liberal government tried to, once again, ease tensions over its efforts to streamline major project development.
“I come here with a simple message,” Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson told delegates at the AFN’s annual general assembly at the Rogers Convention Centre.
“There is no good way to build major projects without First Nations partnership and leadership. Full stop.”
That point is becoming a bit of a refrain for the Liberal cabinet.
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