First Nations hoping provincial government will deliver after Supreme Court of Canada defeat on Site C – Energeticcity.ca

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. – After news came down that the Supreme Court of Canada would not hear appeals from West Moberly and Prophet River First Nations, they say the news is disappointing.

The judgement stated the following:

“The Federal Court dismissed the Prophet River and West Moberly First Nations’ application for judicial review of the Order in Council, finding that the Crown had met its duty to consult and accommodate through the EA process, and that there was no requirement on the part of the Governor in Council to determine the Prophet River and West Moberly First Nations’ treaty rights and whether these rights would be unjustifiably infringed. In addition, the consultation undertaken by the Crown was adequate. The Federal Court of Appeal unanimously dismissed the Prophet River and West Moberly First Nations’ appeal, agreeing that the Governor in Council is not empowered to adjudicate rights and to determine whether there would be an infringement of treaty rights and whether it would be justified. The Court of Appeal also agreed that the consultation was adequate in this case.”

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