Proposed oilsands mine gets support from Fort McMurray Métis, four other Indigenous groups – CBC

Sep 06, 2017

The mine’s operations would employ 2,500 people and produce 260,000 barrels of bitumen per day, company says

Five Indigenous groups in the Fort McMurray region say they won’t oppose the proposed construction of a $20.6-billion oilsands mine north of the city.

The McMurray Métis signed an agreement Tuesday with the mine proponent, Teck Resources, that promises jobs, contracts and environmentally sensitive development, according to leaders of Métis Local 1935.

The Fort McKay Métis, the Fort McKay First Nation and the Fort Chipewyan Métis have also signed similar agreements with Teck Resources. The Fort McMurray First Nation 468 has withdrawn its statement of concern.