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Canada’s next government needs to enhance Indigenous participation in resource development and stewardship: Justin Bourque for Inside Policy – The Macdonald-Laurier Institute

January 14, 2025

The next government’s approach to resource development, environmental protection, and Indigenous inclusion will define Canada’s future state.

The announcement of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation and the imminent general election signal a pivotal moment for Canada’s political, economic, and environmental trajectory. This transitional period brings both uncertainty and opportunity, particularly for Indigenous inclusion, climate action, and economic stability. Canada’s future state hinges on its ability to preserve hard-earned progress while charting a sustainable and inclusive path forward. This interplay offers both challenges and opportunities.

Indigenous participation and environmental performance

Indigenous communities have consistently emphasized their dual commitment to resource development and environmental protection. Recent years have demonstrated that Indigenous participation is not merely a social or moral imperative but a critical factor in getting projects done. Equity partnerships such as the Athabasca Indigenous Investments (AII) and Wapiscanis Weseskwan Nipiy (WWN) [author Justin Borque is AII’s founding president and an advisor to WWN] exemplify how Indigenous-led initiatives can align economic interests with strong environmental performance.

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