{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64a6f47cffde7c0011394fef/68f949c253978989ad907b54?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Investing in BC in Partnership with First Nations","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/64a6f47cffde7c0011394fef/1761178333303-a72a7d95-114c-4367-abab-4585b8525bf4.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Canada and BC are introducing legislation to fast-track major projects in energy, mining, forestry, and infrastructure. On the surface, it signals that investment is welcome in our nation&nbsp;again.</p><p>But here’s the reality: without meaningful consultation and partnership with First Nations, these projects risk delays or outright failure.</p><p><br></p><p>That’s why projects developed&nbsp;<em>with</em>&nbsp;Indigenous communities move faster, gain approvals more smoothly, and succeed more often.</p><p><br></p><p>Join&nbsp;<a href=\"https://conversationslive.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7967cc102a77c19c16747b37f&amp;id=56b0427cf4&amp;e=1e2d00021f\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Stuart McNish</a>&nbsp;for the season premiere of&nbsp;<a href=\"https://conversationslive.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7967cc102a77c19c16747b37f&amp;id=f435e44c38&amp;e=1e2d00021f\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Conversations&nbsp;Live</em></a>&nbsp;as he speaks with a remarkable panel of leaders about how Indigenous partnerships are reshaping Canada’s development landscape:</p><ul><li><a href=\"https://conversationslive.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7967cc102a77c19c16747b37f&amp;id=b8690128d2&amp;e=1e2d00021f\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Crystal Smith</a>&nbsp;-&nbsp;Former Chief Councillor,&nbsp;Haisla Nation</li><li><a href=\"https://conversationslive.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7967cc102a77c19c16747b37f&amp;id=a6e31c30cd&amp;e=1e2d00021f\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Mark Magnacca</a>&nbsp;- Co-Chair, Canadian Indigenous Investment Summit</li><li><a href=\"https://conversationslive.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7967cc102a77c19c16747b37f&amp;id=86bf484771&amp;e=1e2d00021f\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">JP Gladu</a>&nbsp;-&nbsp;Principal, Mokwateh</li><li><a href=\"https://conversationslive.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7967cc102a77c19c16747b37f&amp;id=feb90bb39b&amp;e=1e2d00021f\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Glen Clark</a>&nbsp;-&nbsp;Chair, BC Hydro</li><li><a href=\"https://conversationslive.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7967cc102a77c19c16747b37f&amp;id=75c5e9e2ef&amp;e=1e2d00021f\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Dallas Smith</a>&nbsp;-&nbsp;President, Nanwakolas Council</li><li><a href=\"https://conversationslive.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7967cc102a77c19c16747b37f&amp;id=1aebbcd0f5&amp;e=1e2d00021f\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Mike McPhee</a>&nbsp;- Executive Chairman, Falkirk Consulting Ltd.</li></ul><p><br></p>","author_name":"Oh Boy Productions"}