Chiefs Warn Ottawa Over Pipeline
Over 100 First Nations could block a major West Coast oil pipeline. Here is why chiefs are warning Ottawa to halt the fast-track timeline.
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Over 100 First Nations could block a major oil pipeline. AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse-Nepinak is warning Ottawa not to rush the project's designation.
A Canada-Alberta agreement targets an October 1st designation, which could bypass critical environmental assessments. This timeline was set before completing consultations on the new Major Projects Legislation .
Chiefs are also frustrated that Don Farrell, head of the Major Projects Office, skipped their assembly. The proposed West Coast Oil Pipeline has the potential to impact more than 100 First Nation communities, and the AFN is requesting no national interest designation be given before meaningful engagement.
