Chiefs Reject Fast-Track Resource Deals | Winnipeg News

Winnipieg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 18, 2026 · 1m

First Nations chiefs rejected the government’s rushed plan to fast-track resource projects, calling it disrespectful and unrealistic — especially since they weren’t consulted on the changes. With a unanimous vote, they demanded full respect for Indigenous rights and environmental protections, rejecting any timeline that ignores their needs. As a first ministers meeting looms, the government’s focus on resource development continues to overshadow critical issues like clean water, where proposed legislation even risks erasing First Nations’ legal rights. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a…