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Consultation Prior To Mineral Claims Staking – Part 3: British Columbia Announces Interim Measures - Indigenous Peoples - Canada
On March 7, 2024, the Province of British Columbia released interim measures in response to the BC Supreme Court's ruling in Gitxaala v. British Columbia (Chief Gold Commissioner), 2023 BCSC 1680. The Province has suspended mining activities in the asserted traditional territories of Gitxaala Nation and Ehattesaht First Nation until 2029 and has indefinitely suspended the registration of new mineral claims in these areas.
Bill C-92 Reference: Government Of Canada Can Affirm Indigenous Rights, But The Courts Determine Whether They Exist
On February 9, 2024, the Supreme Court of Canada ("SCC") upheld the constitutionality of the federal government's legislation, An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families (2024 SCC 5) (the "Act"). This Act, also referred to as "Bill C-92", was developed jointly with First Nations, Métis and Inuit, as part of the federal government's implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples ("UNDRIP").
Consultation Prior To Mineral Claims Staking: A Deeper Analysis Of The Gitxaala Case
On September 26, 2023, the BC Supreme Court released its reasons for judgment in Gitxaala v. British Columbia (Chief Gold Commissioner), 2023 BCSC 1680. Following the release of the decision, we highlighted the key conclusions in a brief bulletin. This is a more detailed analysis of the Court's conclusions. The key conclusions from the decision are: The Court found that the Crown (the Government of British Columbia) owes a duty to consult Indigenous Peoples with asserted rights and title.
Consultation And Mineral Claim Staking: The Gitxaala Case
The recent decision of the British Columbia Supreme Court in Gitxaala v. British Columbia (Chief Gold Commissioner), 2023 BCSC 1680 ("Gitxaala"), is an important decision for the minerals exploration and development industry in British Columbia.
BC Legislature Passes Bill 18: The Haida Nation Recognition Act
The passage of the(the "Act") is an incremental step in a long process of reconciliation between the Haida Nation (the "Haida") and British Columbia (the "Province"). It addresses a significant barrier to government-to-government negotiations by formally recognizing the Council of the Haida Nation (the "Council") as the governing body of the Haida. The Act is a further landmark in over two decades of work and relationship building between the Haida and the Province.
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BC’s Agreements with Blueberry River and Other First Nations Reopen Land to Development, while Minimizing New Disturbances
On January 18, 2023, the Province of British Columbia reached an agreement with Blueberry River First Nations that will lead to broad changes to land management and resource development in the northeast of British Columbia. Two days later, on January 20, 2023, the Province announced agreements with four other Treaty 8 First Nations (Doig River First Nation, Halfway River First Nation, Fort Nelson First Nation and Saulteau First Nations) covering similar objectives.
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