Carney to meet Coastal First Nations to discuss resource projects

Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet Coastal First Nations in British Columbia to discuss planned natural resource projects, Indigenous participation and marine conservation. The meeting follows concern from B.C. First Nations after an Alberta–Ottawa energy accord that raised pipeline and tanker issues.

Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with Coastal First Nations in British Columbia on Tuesday to discuss planned natural resource projects. The talks come after Coastal First Nations expressed concern about an energy agreement between Alberta and the federal government that related to a proposed West Coast pipeline and possible tanker arrangements. Officials said discussions will include Indigenous participation in projects and marine conservation. Key points: - Mr. Carney will meet Coastal First Nations in B.C. on Tuesday to discuss planned resource projects. - The meeting follows concern from Coastal First Nations about a recent Alberta–Ottawa memorandum of understanding related to a proposed pipeline and tanker arrangements. - Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson, Housing Minister Gregor Robertson and B.C. MP Wade Grant are expected to join the delegation. Summary: The meeting aims to address concerns raised by Coastal First Nations while discussing project roles and marine protections. After the Prince Rupert meetings, Mr. Carney is scheduled to travel to China, Qatar and Switzerland; further outcomes from the B.C. meetings were undetermined at this time.