Duty to Consult

• 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
• 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
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• Court rules that Nova Scotia must consult Mi’kmaq on financing of Northern Pulp effluent plant

  A Nova Scotia Supreme Court decision says the province must consult with a Mi'kmaq community about how public money is provided to the Northern Pulp mill

  Environment

  Dec 3, 2018
• Pipe dreams: What you need to know about Canada’s changing pipeline process

  Wednesday's announcement was chiefly an interim measure, designed as a placeholder while the Liberal government hashes out a new environmental assessment process. But FIrst Nations fighting pipelines in court say they weren't consulted.

  Canada

  Jan 27, 2016