Chief Scott McLeod says new Idle No More may not be far away

On this episode of Face to Face: Scott McLeod The opposition was loud when the Canadian government announced Bill C-5 and Ontario announced Bill 5. Both legislations were sold as a way to reduce red tape and streamline processes to get shovels in the ground for major resource extraction and infrastructure projects. However, many First Nations leaders feel the legislation weakens environmental protections, infringes on First Nations' rights and gives unprecedented decision-making powers to politicians. Scott McLeod, the Lake Huron regional chief for the Anishinabek Nation, has been a vocal critic of the legislation from the onset. • • • APTN National News, our stories told our way. Visit our website for more: Hear more APTN News podcasts:

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Chief Scott McLeod says new Idle No More may not be far away is an episode from Face To Face by APTN.

This episode is 25:19 long.

This episode was published on Mar 4, 2026.

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