👍 “we’ll see” is my new motto. So much uncertainty.
(And ps - we are decades overdue for a catch up!)

@ABlawg is having some tech issues this week that we are working to resolve. Will take a few days. But be sure it will be back.

Ha. True. But it is really going to come down to what projects are on that list. High chance of mis-steps and friction, yes. But also might be possible to harness unicorns.

Key amendment to note:
- Public registry
- More Parliamentary oversight
- National security review
- Conflict of interest safeguards
- Explicit consent of provinces
- Stronger language re Indigenous consultation (but still not consent)

Upshot: still ‘leap before you look’ but less reckless.

I think at least part of the logic, legit or not, is that the NIPs will be ‘well advanced’ enough that what would be accomplished in the planning phase is already done. That, and the planning phase is at least 180 days under the IAA, so low hanging timeframe fruit to trim. We’ll see.

We are hearing 5 - 10 initially

Even giving out assists now

We are so grateful for the precious time and perspectives our guests share with us, including from senior government officials, and Indigenous lawyers, leaders, and negotiators. Students also got to meet with not one but *two* Chief Justices this week. Growth mindset activated.