The Moment Carney Was Asked About Ending the Indian Act

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak speak with reporters in Ottawa on October 26, 2026, following the 2026 First Nations-First Ministers' meeting, the first dedicated meeting of its kind in more than two decades. Announcements include more than $2.5 billion over five years for First Nations emergency preparedness, more than $630 million over four years to renew and expand First Nations and Inuit policing, $260 million for a new Indigenous Workforce Readiness Fund, and plans to co-develop new revenue-sharing tools, including a potential First Nations sovereign wealth fund. The Prime Minister also said he is open to a process, co-developed with First Nations, to reform or abolish the Indian Act. Reporters also asked about Bill C-39 and Canada-U.S. trade talks. FOOTAGE CREDIT Footage: CPAC (Cable Public Affairs Channel), October 26, 2026. FAIR DEALING NOTICE This video uses footage for the purposes of news reporting and commentary under sections 29.1 and 29.2 of Canada's Copyright Act, with the source credited. Opening and closing commentary are original. DISCLAIMER The Canada Report is independent and not affiliated with any political party, government, broadcaster, or organization mentioned. Statements in this video reflect the views of the speakers. #MarkCarney #IndianAct #CanadaNews #FirstNations #AFN #CindyWoodhouseNepinak #Carney #Canada #News #Politics #CanadianPolitics #cdnpoli