Mr. Speaker, all major projects will only proceed after meaningful consultation with indigenous rights holders. We cannot and will not move forward at the expense of indigenous rights. Budget 2025 invests $10.1 million in the federal initiative on consultation. This includes funding for consultation protocols, which set out clear, mutually agreed processes for how communities want to be engaged, making consultations more efficient and respectful. We have also invested in indigenous-led resource centres, which provide the research, technical advice and expertise communities need.
In the House of Commons on November 27th, 2025. See this statement in context.