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Indigenous Co-Ownership in Pipeline Deal | Edmonton News
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Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith unveil a new pipeline route from Bruderheim to Roberts Bank, emphasizing Indigenous partnership as a cornerstone of the project. This marks a continuation of Alberta’s leadership in Indigenous co-ownership, highlighted by the 2019 Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation, which enables Indigenous groups to secure equity stakes and bypass federal restrictions. The strategy has delivered real economic benefits—jobs, revenue, and community investment—shifting from royalties to active participation. While the chosen route faced Indigenous opposition to an alternative path, the broader trend reflects federal and provincial recognition that true reconciliation means Indigenous communities as active, not just consulted, partners in resource development.
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