First Nations chiefs in B.C. call on Carney, Smith to halt advancing West Coast pipeline

The group said it wanted to reaffirm that it's against the pipeline because government has not consulted and co-operated in good faith with the First Nations.

Indigenous group warned Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier Danielle Smith of the consequences of expanding fossil fuel production as B.C. grappled with widespread wildfires

The Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs is calling on Ottawa and Alberta's government to halt efforts to advance the West Coast pipeline, saying expanding the oil industry will accelerate climate change and disasters.