May 3, 2024

09/23/2011 – Consultation & Accommodation: 2011 Update

The law of consultation and accommodation has been the main theme of most of the Aboriginal law cases over the past decade.

 

Nonetheless, the law in this area remains in a state of flux. For people working directly or indirectly in this area, keeping abreast of these changes and developments is essential.

 

At this one-day conference, our expert faculty will provide an overview and analysis of key recent developments and their practical implications, along with time for debate, questions and dialogue from attendees.


Issues to be Addressed:

• An update on the evolving case law in this area and its practical implications

• Understanding the unresolved issues in this area of law

• The evolving role of administrative tribunals

• An update on consultation issues impacting the Métis

• The role of consultation in the BC treaty process

• Determining what is considered “adequate consultation”

• Current issues and the role of consultation and accommodation in the environmental assessment process

• Recent development s related to impact benefit agreements

 

Who Should Attend:

• Aboriginal leaders, officials, councillors and elders

• Lawyers practising in Aboriginal law, environmental law, natural resources and energy law or constitutional law

• Academics

• Project managers, executives and others working in Aboriginal governance, finance or business development

• Negotiators, mediators and consultants

• Business and land developers

• Federal, provincial and municipal officials and lawyers

• Industry executives, project managers and in-house counsel

• Owners and managers of resource companies operating on Crown or Aboriginal land

• Executives and managers of Aboriginal relations

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