Canada needs to ‘close the First Nations infrastructure gap’: AFN chief

Jul 17, 2025

Prime Minister Mark Carney promised First Nations rights-holders wealth and prosperity for "generations to come" at a summit Thursday. The summit was designed to allay leaders' concerns about the government's major projects law, which has ignited criticism because it allows for fast-tracked approvals. Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak said there are “so many years of neglect” in infrastructure for First Nations that the government needs to address. Read more: https://www.cbc.ca/1.7586492