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Indigenous leaders in Canada oppose a proposed pipeline, demanding consent and citing legal rights.
Indigenous leaders across Canada, especially in British Columbia, are mobilizing resistance to a proposed pipeline to the B.C.
coast following a federal-provincial agreement.
They criticize the government for excluding First Nations from consultations, calling the move a violation of legal and constitutional rights.
While some nations express interest in economic benefits and co-ownership, many emphasize that meaningful consultation and consent are essential, particularly where Aboriginal title exists.
Leaders stress that environmental protection and treaty rights must not be compromised, and warn that Canada’s global reputation depends on honoring Indigenous rights.
Legal experts note that if title is recognized, the duty to consult may rise to require consent.
The project’s approval may hinge on Ottawa’s new major projects office and the government’s adherence to its legal obligations.
Los líderes indígenas en Canadá se oponen a un oleoducto propuesto, exigiendo consentimiento y citando derechos legales.