Investing in BC in Partnership with First Nations
From Conversations Live with Stuart McNish by Oh Boy Productions
October 23, 2025 · 1h 1m · Season 4 · Episode 1
About this episode
Stuart McNish discusses how Indigenous partnerships are crucial for the success of major investment projects in Canada.
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 again. But here’s the reality: without meaningful consultation and partnership with First Nations, these projects risk delays or outright failure. That’s why projects developed with Indigenous communities move faster, gain approvals more smoothly, and succeed more often. Join Stuart McNish for the season premiere of Conversations Live as he speaks with a remarkable panel of leaders about how Indigenous partnerships are reshaping Canada’s development landscape: Crystal Smith - Former Chief Councillor, Haisla Nation Mark Magnacca - Co-Chair, Canadian Indigenous Investment Summit JP Gladu - Principal, Mokwateh Glen Clark - Chair, BC Hydro Dallas Smith - President, Nanwakolas Council Mike McPhee - Executive Chairman, Falkirk Consulting Ltd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Host: Stuart McNish
Guests: Crystal Smith, Mark Magnacca, JP Gladu, Glen Clark, Dallas Smith, Mike McPhee
Topics covered
- Indigenous partnerships
- investment
- energy projects
- mining
- infrastructure
- consultation
- development
Keywords
- Indigenous communities
- investment legislation
- energy
- mining
- infrastructure
- consultation
- partnership
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Haisla Nation, Canadian Indigenous Investment Summit, Mokwateh, BC Hydro, Nanwakolas Council, Falkirk Consulting Ltd.
Places: Canada, BC
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