TORONTO ¨C Canadian Indigenous groups say new laws passed to fast-track energy and mining projects undermine their constitutional rights and violate the government¡¯s obligations to Indigenous people.
The tensions between the government and Indigenous communities reflect longstanding concerns over consultation and the environmental impact of mining projects in Canada.
Canada¡¯s political leaders say the challenge of U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods means the country should fast-track economic development in order to cope with potential economic shocks.
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