Pushing this through could…

Pushing this through could set a dangerous precedent, that cabinet can approve anything it deems important, regardless of the impact on Indigenous communities, the environment, and species at risk, etc.

The environment minster needs to uphold Canada’s commitment to wildlife protections, particularly endangered species, as well as the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, and, in particular, the duty to obtain free, prior and informed consent from Indigenous Peoples regarding initiation of projects.