Manitoba First Nations see opportunity under Carney majority

First Nations leadership in Manitoba is weighing in after Mark Carney secured a majority government.

The Assembly of First Nations says the result could help move forward on long-standing priorities, including clean water and key investments in First Nations communities.

Grand Chief Kyra Wilson of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs says the focus locally is on ensuring First Nations are leading conversations around major projects, trade and development on their lands.

Wilson adds that progress will depend on strengthening the direct relationship with the federal government and respecting treaty rights moving forward.

“We really need to start having those conversations about that relationship and how we are going to move forward together. I know that Prime Minister Carney has talked about ensuring that First Nations are leading the discussion surrounding major project development. And just respecting that relationship and that connection that we have to, the lands and the waters within this country, but also respecting the rights holders in terms of accessing those lands and resources,” said Grand Chief Wilson.