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AFN Challenges Fast-Track Project Approvals | Edmonton News
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…
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