MLI Explains: Indigenous Participation in the Resource Economy
MLI Munk Senior Fellow Ken Coates debunks some misconceptions regarding Indigenous peoples in Canada and their role in the natural resource economy.
MLI's 2018 Dinner: Beyond Reconciliation (Part 2)
On February 20th, 2019, MLI hosted its annual dinner at the Canadian War Museum. This year's theme was "Beyond Reconciliation: Forging a New...
MLI's 2018 Dinner: Beyond Reconciliation (Part 1)
On February 20th, 2019, MLI hosted its annual dinner at the Canadian War Museum. This year's theme was "Beyond Reconciliation: Forging a New...
Public needs to know pipelines are the best way to go: Joseph Quesnel in the Hill Times
The correct government policy response to this issue is to reduce legal and regulatory uncertainty surrounding pipeline projects and for the federal government...
It’s no wonder no one wants to invest in Canada’s resources: New MLI Commentary by Jeffrey Simpson
OTTAWA, ON (February 22, 2019): While the modern Canadian economy is largely diversified, natural resources still play an incredibly important role when it...
It’s time for governments to recognize the value of partnerships with First Nations: Joseph Quesnel in the Globe and Mail
Indigenous communities rightfully view themselves as being more than just one more stakeholder group to consult in a long list of ticked boxes....
Why some Indigenous people want to buy the Trans Mountain expansion pipeline: Ken Coates and Stephen Buffalo on CBC
Contrary to popular belief, many Indigenous communities and leaders are embracing the opportunities that exist in Canada's natural resource sector. This includes a...
New First Nations Governance Trends Complicate Resource Agreements: Joseph Quesnel for Inside Policy
As First Nations increasingly adopt custom governance structures outside the Indian Act, they will have to clarify who speaks for the community when...
Politicians, tear down these trade walls: Dwight Newman in the Hill Times
We must hold politicians accountable to fulfilling their responsibilities, which includes breaking down trade barriers and opening routes for Canadian products to get...
VIDEO and PHOTOS: Reconciling Duty to Consult and Economic Opportunity
As the nation’s leading think tank on the issues surrounding Indigenous peoples and resource development, the Macdonald-Laurier Institute understands that the key to...
