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In question period on Indigenous Affairs, the NDP raised concerns that several First Nations had not consented to the fast-tracking of the Pacific link pipeline, saying constitutional rights are not optional and warning the project would end up in court if pushed through without consent. The Liberal minister responded that consultation happens in two stages under the Building Canada Act: consultation on listing the project, which the government described as extensive, and further consultation on the project itself, during which members could raise concerns at a public inquiry held by the Canadian Energy Regulator.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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Leah Gazan

NDP

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“Several First Nations have not agreed to fast-track this pipeline. Constitutional rights are not optional. If the government pushes this pipeline through without their consent, it will end up in court.”
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Mr. Speaker, several first nations have not consented to the Liberals’ fast-track of the Pacific link pipeline, but when asked about indigenous opposition, the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations said it was not an either-or between pipelines or indigenous rights. Well, constitutional rights are not optional. If the Liberals are planning to bulldoze this pipeline through without the free, prior and informed consent of impacted indigenous peoples, will this just be another pipeline to the courts?

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Tim Hodgson

Liberal
“We consult in two steps. First, we consulted a lot about listing the project. Second, we will consult on the project itself. The member can share her concerns at the regulator's public hearings.”

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Mr. Speaker, under the Building Canada Act, there are two parts to the consultation. First, there is the consultation around listing, which has been extensive. The second part will be around the project. The member will be welcome to participate in the public inquiry at the Canadian Energy Regulator, if she would like.

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