Duty To Consult

• Indigenous leaders continue calls for proper consultation in Saskatchewan

  Indigenous leadership from a few First Nation communities gathered in solidarity at the Saskatchewan Legislature for the Duty to Consult Day of Action event.

  Canada

  Apr 17, 2024
  
• Court orders B.C. to fix mineral tenure system after First Nations challenge

  A B.C. Supreme Court judge has given the province 18 months to fix its mineral rights system First Nations court challenge claiming it fails to adequately consult.

  Politics

  Sep 27, 2023
  
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• “Massive blow to reconciliation”, Sask. NDP reacts as government votes against Bill 610

  During Thursday's Question Period, the Saskatchewan government voted against Bill 610, The Meaningful Duty to Consult Act at second reading.

  Politics

  Apr 20, 2023
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• Saskatchewan Indigenous leaders call for ‘meaningful engagement’ from government

  Indigenous leaders and communities continue to stand up to the Saskatchewan government when it comes to their Treaty rights, First Nation land and waters and Crown lands.

  Politics

  Nov 10, 2022
• Sask. NDP, Indigenous leaders call for province to codify Duty to Consult

  Saskatchewan MLA Betty Nippi-Albright and the Onion Lake Cree Nation chief called for the province to codify Duty to Consult consultations and to implement legislation of policy.

  Politics

  Oct 18, 2022
• Nippi-Albright looks to reform Saskatchewan duty-to-consult rules with private members’ bill

  The Saskatoon Centre MLA says treaty rights are at risk if the consultation process remains the same as unoccupied crown land continues to be sold.

  Canada

  Apr 13, 2022
• Gitxaala Nation in B.C. goes to court over automatic mineral rights

  "This can be done legally with no requirement for consultation or consent from Gitxaala and it is a complete disregard of our own laws and governance," said Chief Coun. Linda Innes

  Politics

  Oct 26, 2021
• Supreme Court of Canada dismisses Nova Scotia’s appeal on duty to consult over Northern Pulp

  The court typically doesn't provide reasons, and in a news release issued today says only it has dismissed the appeal with costs.

  Canada

  Mar 26, 2020
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• N.S. minister says they’ve met the duty to consult with first nation on Alton Gas project

  Margaret Miller says the approval has been amended to require Alton Gas to meet all applicable provincial, federal and municipal laws, including any future amendments to them.

  Environment

  Apr 8, 2019
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• Nova Scotia considering ruling on duty to consult Mi’kmaq in mill case:premier

  Premier Stephen McNeil told reporters today his government is examining the ruling by Justice Timothy Gabriel and would "have more to say" on the matter.

  Environment

  Dec 4, 2018