As you know, the First Nations LNG Alliance now has changed its name to the “First Nations Natural Gas Alliance.” Why the change? It reflects how First Nations are involved in the natural-gas value chain – from the upstream, to the midstream, and downstream. It’s First Nations territory from where the gas is extracted in …
In lieu of our blog this week, an examination by Resource Works of Canada’s carbon tax and its impact on the economy, and on the oil and gas sector. Among the findings (that need attention from the next federal government): Companies have shifted from capital expenditures to record dividend payouts, signalling a lack of confidence …
Our newsletter: 27 March 2025 Indigenous groups address party leaders In an open letter, four key Indigenous groups tell federal election party leaders that the four “are prepared to be part of the responsible growth of Canada’s oil and natural gas exports and to address energy insecurity.” But the First Nations LNG Alliance, the Indigenous …
The following is an open letter to party leaders from the First Nations LNG Alliance, Indigenous Resource Network, Indian Resource Council and First Nations Power Authority: The Right Honourable Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada Mr. Yves-François Blanchet, Leader, Bloc Québécois The Honourable Pierre Poilievre, Leader, Conservative Party of Canada Mr. Jagmeet Singh, Leader, New …
The natural-gas and oil industry has long told the federal government that its proposed emissions caps on the sector would mean reduced production, loss of jobs, and loss of government revenues at all levels. And First Nations leaders have said the cap will hurt Indigenous peoples. On Day One in office new Prime Minister Mark …
