by Brian Hebert | Dec 3, 2018 | Duty to Consult
In Pictou Landing First Nation v. Nova Scotia (Aboriginal Affairs) The Nova Scotia Supreme Court decided on November 29, 2018 that the Province of Nova Scotia had a duty to consult with the Pictou Landing First Nation before deciding whether to provide financial...
by Brian Hebert | Oct 9, 2011 | Duty to Consult
The duty of federal and provincial government departments to consult with Aboriginal communities who might be affected by pending government activities or decisions is firmly entrenched in the Canadian Constitution. The duty to consult is triggered when government...