OKT Podcast S2E2 – What is Bill 5 & C-5 and What Does it Mean for Indigenous Jurisdiction

In this episode, partner Senwung Luk is joined by Randall Kahgee, David Wright, and Martin Olszynski for an in-depth discussion on Bill C-5 and Bill 5, a recent legislative development that reshapes the landscape of environmental assessment and Indigenous consultation in Canada.

Together, the group unpacks the key changes introduced by Bill C-5 and Bill 5, and explores the broader implications for Indigenous jurisdiction, environmental governance, and regulatory frameworks in Canada.

Here are the articles reference within the podcast:

Bill C-5: Move Fast and Make Things, or Move Fast and Break Things? - ABLawg

(https://ablawg.ca/2025/06/10/bill-c-5-move-fast-and-make-things-or-move-fast-and-break-things/?amp=1)

Kebaowek First Nation v. Canadian Nuclear Laboratories, 2025 FC 319

(https://www.canlii.org/en/ca/fct/doc/2025/2025fc319/2025fc319.html?resultId=3f1bab2b61154518a04fe47550b29e74&searchId=2025-07-03T09:33:26:261/05b496d0bacc497bbd298ebab9e0ce83)

Canadian politicians are using real crises to abuse their power

https://www.thestar.com/opinion/contributors/canadian-politicians-are-using-real-cri[…]their-power/article_8bb75940-a8da-471d-bc01-5df6aa652580.html

This podcast is intended for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. If you have any questions regarding the content in this episode, please visit oktlaw.com or email info@oktlaw.com.

Speakers:

Randall Kahgee, Senior Counsel , OKT

Senwung Luk, Partner , OKT

David Wright, Associate Professor, Faculty of Law, University of Calgary

Martin Olszynski, Chair in Energy, Resources and Sustainability, and Associate Professor, Faculty of Law, University of Calgary