Québec met en branle une riposte aux tarifs qui exclut les Premières Nations, dénonce le chef sortant Ghislain Picard.
Ghislain Picard, outgoing Chief of the Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador, warns that Indigenous peoples risk being overlooked as Canada and Quebec respond to U.S. trade threats. He criticizes the Quebec government's focus on accelerating energy and construction projects, such as the cancelled Energy East pipeline and LNG projects, without considering Indigenous rights and consultation. Picard emphasizes the importance of obtaining Indigenous consent and their role in development. He also critiques both federal and provincial governments for neglecting reconciliation, particularly under Justin Trudeau, who initially prioritized it but saw efforts dwindle. Picard highlights the legacy of past governments, like Stephen Harper's, and the upcoming federal election, noting that Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre's revival of fossil fuel projects could cause internal Indigenous debates.
