Government of Canada and the Duty to Consult
- This policy discusses the Canadian government's responsibility to consult with Indigenous groups prior to making a decision that will impede the potential or established treaty rights of Indigenous peoples.
- This page includes five examples where this duty was put to the test, the official duties of federal officials, the guidelines and protocols for consultation, and the Memoranda of Understanding between provincial/territorial/federal governments.
Citation
Canada. Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada. Government of Canada and the duty to consult. 2019. https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1331832510888/1609421255810#sec4
Policy Sub-Topic
Policy Type
Memorandum