A coalition of prominent Indigenous organizations has written to Prime Minister Mark Carney urging him to take a strong pro-liquefied natural gas stance at the upcoming G7 Leaders Summit, marking an early test of the new prime minister’s energy agenda.
The letter, dated May 26 and signed by leaders from the First Nations Natural Gas Alliance, Indian Resource Council, First Nations Power Authority, Indigenous Resource Network, and Athabasca Indigenous Investments, congratulates Carney on his recent election victory while calling for Canada to position itself as a global energy superpower through LNG exports.
“Your ambition to make Canada a world leading energy superpower is a welcome change from your predecessor,” the letter states, referencing Carney’s departure from former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s more cautious approach to fossil fuel development.
The Indigenous leaders argue that LNG represents both an economic opportunity for their communities and a strategic necessity for international allies. They point to countries in the Indo-Pacific region, including G7 member Japan, which import over 90% of their energy and view LNG as critical for transitioning away from coal while integrating renewable sources.
The letter highlights a pressing timeline: long-term energy contracts between these countries and Russia begin expiring in 2029, creating new opportunities for Canadian LNG suppliers.
“Canadian energy is Indigenous energy,” the letter emphasizes, noting that Indigenous peoples are involved in all aspects of Canada’s energy sector, from hydroelectric and nuclear power to oil, gas, and renewable projects.
The coalition specifically requests that Carney deliver a clear and positive message about LNG’s role in global energy security and emissions reduction at the G7 summit, and work to reverse policies that restrict financing for conventional energy infrastructure.
The letter comes as Canada prepares to host the G7 Leaders Summit in June, representing Carney’s first major international gathering since taking office in March following his Liberal Party leadership victory and subsequent federal election win.
The Indigenous groups have requested a meeting with the Prime Minister to discuss advancing their shared energy goals, signaling their intent to be active participants in shaping Canada’s energy policy under the new administration.
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