OBA Aboriginal LAW PROGRAM | Original Program Date: September 28, 2017

The Supreme Court of Canada’s decisions in Hamlet of Clyde River v. Petroleum Geo-Services Inc. and Chippewas of the Thames First Nation v. Enbridge Pipelines Inc., clarified the Crown’s duty to consult in respect of National Energy Board decisions. But many questions remain. What is the role for other administrative tribunals, and other statutory bodies such as municipalities? Does the Crown have more obligations or an easier road in decision-making when administrative tribunals consult? What will satisfy a duty of deep consultation? Will tribunal consultation further reconciliation or undermine it? What are the options for Indigenous peoples who are dissatisfied with the consultation and accommodation provided by a tribunal?

Join this expert panel of speakers closely connected to the two cases, and explore the facts, findings, and reasoning of the two decisions, and most importantly, the implications for your practice. Register now to join the discussion.

SPEAKERS

Alison M. Hall, Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change, Legal Services Branch
Jody Saunders, former Counsel, National Energy Board
Justin Safayeni, Stockwoods Barristers

PROGRAM CHAIRs

Prof. Sari Graben, Ted Rogers School of Business Management, Ryerson University
Naomi Sayers, Hydro One Networks Inc.