Heiltsuk Nation Chief Marilyn Slett attends a news conference, in Vancouver, on Feb. 25, 2025. The Canadian Press/Darryl Dyck
The president of the Coastal First Nations in British Columbia said Wednesday an oil pipeline to the province’s north coast “will never happen” and slammed Ottawa for negotiating with Alberta on a possible pipeline deal without involving First Nations.
Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to unveil details of a memorandum of understanding with the Alberta government on a pipeline project while in Calgary on Thursday.
