Elizabeth May joins Indigenous leaders opposing nuclear waste site

On October 8th, 2025, Green Party of Canada leader Elizabeth May joined Indigenous leaders at a press conference in support of Kebaowek First Nation's legal challenge against a proposed nuclear waste landfill near the Ottawa River. The Chalk River project, led by Canadian Nuclear Laboratories, faces opposition from Indigenous communities who argue that Canada failed to uphold its duty to consult under the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). The case is seen as a major test of Canada’s commitment to reconciliation, Indigenous rights, and environmental protection.