First Nations don’t have a veto over nation-building projects, Mark Carney’s justice minister says

Minister says his comments on Indigenous consultation ‘eroded’ trust - National

raser said Tuesday that the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples requires consultation but does not amount to "a blanket veto power" over projects.

Fraser apologizes, says comments on Indigenous consultation eroded trust

OTTAWA -- Justice Minister Sean Fraser apologized Wednesday for comments he made about the government's duty to consult with Indigenous leaders on major projects.

First Nations don’t have a veto over nation-building projects, Mark Carney’s justice minister says

Canada’s Justice Minister Sean Fraser says the federal duty to consult and engage Indigenous people on nation-building projects does not amount to a veto.