First Nations leaders in northern Ontario say tariffs violate treaty rights, demand seat at table – CBC

Mar 30, 2025

‘We’re not even on their radar,’ says Lake Huron regional chief Scott McLeod

First Nations leaders in northern Ontario are pushing back against American and Canadian tariffs, arguing that these trade barriers ignore their treaty rights and centuries-old trade routes.

The Robinson Huron Waawiindamaagewin treaty group says tariffs imposed by both governments should not apply to the 21 First Nations within the Robinson Huron Treaty territory and is calling for recognition of their long-standing economic independence.

Lake Huron Regional Chief Scott McLeod feels First Nations are being shut out of critical discussions that impact their economies, despite having well-established trade networks that predate Canada and the United States.

Read More: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/sudbury/first-nations-tariffs-northern-ontario-1.7495380