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A regional Anishinabek Nation chief briefed Ontario police about upcoming protests against fast‐track legislation for major projects. The chief warned that First Nations groups, demanding proper consultation, are gearing up to demonstrate, intensifying tensions over expedited government policies and indigenous rights.

Anishinabek Nation chief briefs OPP on planned protests against bills to fast track major projects

45 hrs / theglobeandmail

Anishinabek Nation chief says he briefed Ontario police on protests against Bill 5

46 hrs / globalnews

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