The Globe and Mail reports in its Tuesday edition that indigenous Canadians are emerging as a force in the country's energy sector. The Globe's Shawn McCarthy writes that aboriginal leaders are also playing a prominent role in the Liberal government's energy deliberations as Ottawa works over the next several months to overhaul its environmental review process for major resource projects. That heightened role was on display last week when Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr convened a summit of industry leaders to begin mapping out a national energy strategy. First nations, Metis and Inuit leaders took centre stage with provincial ministers and company executives. Mr. Carr said a national strategy needs to be inspired by aboriginal peoples' connection with the land and their sense of responsibility to future generations. For those working in the resource sector, the Liberals are clearly signalling that any development must be done in full partnership with indigenous communities. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is pledging reconciliation with indigenous people in Canada. However, Mr. Carr says regulatory approvals must balance the national interest with those of a specific community.