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Prime Minister Carney pledges clean water legislation for First Nations in 2026 amid ongoing disputes over pipeline projects and consultation rights.
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced plans to introduce clean drinking water legislation for First Nations in spring 2026, following a meeting with leaders at the Assembly of First Nations special gathering in Ottawa.
The announcement came after Coastal First Nations chiefs unanimously voted to uphold the oil tanker ban off northern British Columbia and oppose a new pipeline, criticizing a recent federal-provincial agreement with Alberta as lacking proper consultation.
Carney pledged to meet with Coastal First Nations leadership, while Indigenous leaders urged the government to honor Indigenous rights and decision-making authority as outlined in the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
Despite progress on lifting drinking water advisories—85% since 2016—critics, including AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak, continue to challenge the government’s consultation practices and funding cuts.
El primer ministro Carney promete legislación de agua limpia para las Primeras Naciones en 2026 en medio de disputas en curso sobre proyectos de oleoductos y derechos de consulta.