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Among the 11 leaders named to the council is Whitecap Dakota First Nation Chief Darcy Bear, who was invested into the Order of Canada last year for his work on economic development in First Nations.

Crystal Smith, the former chief of the Haisla Nation and board member of the First Nations LNG Alliance, was also named to the council.

Seven council members are from First Nations, two are Inuit and another two are Métis.

Prime Minister Mark Carney says partnerships with Indigenous Peoples and nations are going to be critical to moving his major projects agenda forward, and that the insights provided by the council will help ensure prosperity for Indigenous communities.

This report by °µÍø½ûÇø was first published Sept. 10, 2025.