Bill would add tribal consultation to transportation planning and create tribal safety coordinator program Senate Bill 5,374 would require transportation planning bodies to include affected tribal governments in intergovernmental coordination for comprehensive transportation programs, and would establish a tribal traffic safety coordinator program to provide technical and grant support; sponsors and tribal advocates framed the bill as a targeted safety and coordination measure.

A new Senate bill aims to enhance traffic safety for Washington's tribal communities by mandating their inclusion in transportation planning and establishing a dedicated safety coordinator program.

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6/9 At stake: the balance between economic development and Indigenous rights. These bills could allow governments to override consultation requirements and environmental protections on traditional territories.
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2/11 The One Canadian Economy Act (Bill C-5) received royal assent in late June—just 20 days after being tabled.

Carney promised three daylong summits with First Nations, Inuit and Métis leaders to hash out "joint expectations" around the law.
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10/12 But when asked about these government assurances, Chief Lewis was dismissive: "It's nothing." The amendment came only after the bill had already been tabled, with limited consultation with Indigenous leaders.
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5/12 "We waited for consultation, waited for some participation. We waited for some respect. None of that happened," explained lawyer Robert Hladun, describing the community's patience that ultimately ran out.
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