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AFN Challenges Fast-Track Project Approvals | Edmonton News
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The Assembly of First Nations is fiercely opposing the federal government’s push to fast-track major projects, warning that economic growth must never override First Nations’ rights or the Crown’s legal duties. National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak slammed the proposed one-year approval timeline as prioritizing business over the Crown’s honor, while also criticizing the rushed 30-day consultation window — now extended to July 22nd — as insufficient. The AFN is preparing to vote against any reforms that weaken environmental protections, undermine meaningful consultation, or bypass Free, Prior and Informed Consent. They’re also demanding no infrastructure MOUs be signed without full consultation. With a First Nations-First Ministers meeting set for October 26th, the AFN is calling for a sustained accountability process to tackle systemic inequities — not just a one-off summit.
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