10/08/2026
Following a presentation by David Suzuki, Canada Nickel’s Scott MacDougall, VP of Carbon & Energy Development, and Sydney Oakes, Director of Indigenous Relations and Public Affairs, took the stage at the Assembly of First Nations’ National Climate Gathering to discuss carbon capture and why there is no path to net zero without genuine partnerships with First Nations.
At the Crawford Nickel Project, we are incorporating carbon capture opportunities from the outset. Our IPT Carbonation process uses mine tailings to permanently store CO₂, while we are also testing underground storage through an in situ carbon injection pilot. Projects like Crawford have the potential to help Canada reach net zero, but they must be developed in partnership with First Nations. That means First Nations help shape decisions from the start, and their priorities and environmental stewardship help guide how projects are developed.
Thank you to National Chief Cindy Woodhouse-Nepinak and the Assembly of First Nations for having us and for the opportunity to contribute to this discussion, and to the Chiefs of Ontario for the invitation.