The federal government is neglecting its role in the duty to consult.

Aboriginal rights and the Crown′s duty to consult.

Unfortunately, the current government fails on consultation every time.

features an assessment of the duty to consult indigenous peoples in decisions

Proponents and governments must fulfill their duty to consult obligations with Aboriginal communities;

proponents and governments must fulfil their consultation obligations with Aboriginal communities;

Proponents and governments must fulfil their duty to consult obligations with Aboriginal communities;

Proponents and governments consult local communities and fulfill their duty to consult with Aboriginal communities;

Proponents and governments must fulfil their duty to consult obligations with Aboriginal communities;

proponents and governments must fulfil their consultation obligations with Aboriginal communities;

Proponents and governments must fulfill their duty to consult obligations with Aboriginal communities;

Proponents and governments must fulfil their duty to consult obligations with Aboriginal communities;

If EA is to be used as primary mechanism for consultation, fulfilling duty to consult should be included in purposes and mandate.

The decision is a salutary reminder that governments cannot restrict their diligence to the existence of Aboriginal title or rights and the duty of consultation.

Katia Opalka publishes an article regarding policy decisions and the duty to consult