Last September, when we first looked at Ottawa’s anti-greenwashing law, we noted: “It’s clear the law (Bill C-59, amendments to the Competition Act) would apply to companies claiming, for example, that their production processes or new technologies will reduce greenhouse gas emissions. “However, the Competition Bureau conveniently will not have to prove that the claims …
There’s been good news for two key Indigenous LNG developments, the Haisla Nation’s Cedar LNG and the Nisga’a Nation’s Ksi Lisims LNG, and thus for the benefits to come to their Indigenous stakeholders. But news media have yet to pick up on this aspect: Benefits from those projects for the Haisla and the Nisga’a will …
Our newsletter: 22 May 2025 Chief David Jimmie 36 Nations buy into BC gas pipeline system The Stonlasec8 Alliance of 36 First Nations in BC plans a $715-million investment in Enbridge’s Westcoast natural-gas pipeline system. It will give them a 12.5% interest in it. “A significant milestone for Stonlasec8 First Nations and we are incredibly …
By Karen Ogen, CEO, First Nations Natural Gas Alliance The Nisga’a Final Agreement, negotiated between the Nisga’a Nation, British Columbia and Canada, was the first modern treaty in B.C. Now, 25 years on, the treaty stands not only as a landmark of Indigenous self-determination but as a model for how reconciliation can be meaningfully pursued. …
Election promises for Indigenous Peoples: What will be delivered? During the federal election campaign, First Nations pressed Canada’s election leaders to include Indigenous Peoples in their promised energy plans. Now we’ll see if and how the new minority Liberal government will do that. Stephen Buffalo, president and CEO of the Indian Resource Council of Canada, …
