Category Archives: Aboriginal

The First Ministerial Direction to the Alberta Energy Regulator: The Aboriginal Consultation Direction

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Giorilyn Bruno

By: Giorilyn Bruno and Nigel Bankes Direction commented on: Ministerial Order 141/2013, The Aboriginal Consultation Direction PDF version: The First Ministerial Direction to the Alberta Energy Regulator: The Aboriginal Consultation Direction On November 26, 2013, the Minister of Energy issued … Continue reading →

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Crown Oil Sands Dispositions and the Duty to Consult

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes Case commented on: Buffalo River Dene Nation v. Ministry of Energy and Resources and Scott Land and Lease Ltd., 2014 SKQB 69 PDF version: Crown Oil Sands Dispositions and the Duty to Consult In this decision Justice Currie … Continue reading →

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What are the Rules Governing Consents to Assignments of Pipeline Easements across Indian Reserves?

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Nigel Bankes

PDF Version: What are the Rules Governing Consents to Assignments of Pipeline Easements across Indian Reserves?  Case commented on: Coldwater Indian Band v Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, 2013 FC 1138 This case raises the question of the … Continue reading →

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Constitutional Questions and the Alberta Energy Regulator

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Nigel Bankes

PDF Version: Constitutional Questions and the Alberta Energy Regulator Decisions commented on: (1) ERCB Letter Decision, April 18, 2013, re Fort McKay First Nation, Notice of Question of Constitutional Law; (2) ERCB Letter decision, May 23, 2013, reasons for decision … Continue reading →

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The Crown Owes No Duty to Consult Indigenous Communities Before Ratifying a Bilateral Investment Treaty

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Nigel Bankes

PDF Version: The Crown Owes No Duty to Consult Indigenous Communities Before Ratifying a Bilateral Investment Treaty Case commented on: Hupacasath First Nation v Minister of Foreign Affairs Canada and the Attorney General of Canada, 2013 FC 2009 In this … Continue reading →

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