Bill C-5 'will not apply in our territories,' says grand chief

Описание: Nishnawbe Aski Nation Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler spoke out against the One Canadian Economy Act on Parliament Hill on Tuesday. The bill would allow the federal government to fast-track certain resource development or infrastructure projects. Fiddler said he and others are 'profoundly disappointed' in Prime Minister Mark Carney's approach, and that even if C-5 becomes law, it's not up to the federal government to 'dictate' how resources should be used.

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