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In the news today: Carney to address Assembly of First Nations

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Carney to address Assembly of First Nations gathering in Ottawa

Prime Minister Mark Carney will address hundreds of First Nations chiefs gathered in Ottawa today for the December meeting of the Assembly of First Nations.

Prime Minister Mark Carney looks on during a cabinet swearing in ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa, on Monday, Dec. 1, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Prime Minister Mark Carney looks on during a cabinet swearing in ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa, on Monday, Dec. 1, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Carney’s appearance before the chiefs could be a tense moment, coming just days after Ottawa signed a pipeline agreement with Alberta, which some First Nations leaders have condemned over a lack of consultation and environmental risks.