土著领袖在批准Teck-Anglo American合并之前要求协商, Indigenous leaders demand consultation before Teck-Anglo American merger approved, citing rights and title concerns.

不列颠哥伦比亚第一民族领导人,包括Osoyoos印第安人部落和UBCIC大酋长Stewart Phillip,正敦促联邦和省政府阻止Teck Resources和Anglo American之间拟议的500至700亿美元的合并,除非与土著社区进行有意义的协商。 First Nations leaders in British Columbia, including the Osoyoos Indian Band and UBCIC Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, are urging the federal and provincial governments to block the proposed $50–70 billion merger between Teck Resources and Anglo American unless Indigenous communities are meaningfully consulted. 他们辩称,这项包括加拿大45亿美元投资和潜在的冶炼厂扩张在内的交易,可能影响到土著人的权利和所有权,而无需自由、事先和知情同意。 They argue that the deal, which includes $4.5 billion in Canadian investments and potential smelter expansions, could impact Indigenous rights and title without free, prior, and informed consent. Osoyoos印第安人乐队警告说,如果不进行协商,可能会遇到法律和政治挑战,强调影响其土地的决定必须包括所有权持有人。 The Osoyoos Indian Band warns of potential legal and political challenges if consultation does not occur, emphasizing that decisions affecting their lands must include title holders. 根据加拿大《加拿大投资法》,这一兼并仍在审查之中。 The merger remains under review under Canada’s Investment Canada Act.