What are the responsibilities of industry?

Under Alberta Environment’s (AENV) Consultation Guidelines, industry proponents must:

• identify whether Aboriginal rights are adversely affected;

• notify First Nations of the proposed project;

• develop a consultation plan approved by AENV;

• meet with all parties;

• communicate the details of the proposed project in layman’s terms;

• fulfill the consultation plan before proceeding with the development.

Contact us today and we can help you through the consultation process.

• When consultation is required?

• What constitutes “meaningful and substantial” consultation?

• How to draft a consultation plan to meet regulatory requirements?

• What are the responsibilities of First Nations?

• What are the responsibilities of Industry?

• What is the responsibility of the Crown?

• What are the legal rights of First Nations and Aboriginal Peoples?