The True Intent and Responsibilities to Treaty Must Be Respected

The Government of Alberta does not have strict environmental regulations or monitoring, and has continually proven that it not only dismisses scientific evidence from its own institutions, but that it disregards human health and does not value human life, with case examples shown through the lack of monitoring, consultation, human and environmental health studies (from communities downstream of the oilsands) such as Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation, Mikisew Cree Nation and others (as an example).

This proposed agreement will further weaken environmental regulation within Alberta, and it is not right to allow a province this much control over decisions impacting natural resources and the long-term health of communities.

Please, Prime Minister Carney - please reconsider this proposal. Please act and lead with integrity, respect and do the right thing for Indigenous Peoples and us Canadians. Do your due-diligence - meet with the Chiefs and Elders of Treaty Four, Six, Seven, Eight, and Ten. Have them at the table to discuss this, and ensure that any decisions made regarding impact assessments include them as equal members of leadership. Please act in good faith, and please uphold your responsibility as a partner through Treaty, and as a leader for us Canadians.

As a Canadian, an ally to Treaty Six, and sadly, an Albertan - please reconsider this agreement. Danielle Smith and the UCP are not to be trusted, and do not act in the best interests of us. There is more at stake here, please think of the long-term effects and implications this will cause. This is not a precedent you want to set.