2016 - English - Practical
Building Sustainable Partnerships: Aboriginal …
This knowledge synthesis report identifies key factors in the building of sustainable partnerships between Aboriginal communities and extractive industry proponents seeking to work on traditional lands. The objectives of the study are to highlight promising policies and practices, to identify gaps in the literature that need to be filled, and to f…
2016 - English - Simple
Section 35 New Constitution Infographic
An overview of what Section 35 is, who it serves to protect, the debate is has caused, and what led to its implementation.
2016 - English - Academic
FPIC in Canada: Towards a New Relationship wit…
A review of all legal implications of FPIC including Canadian, international, etc. What the current state of aboriginal affairs is in Canada and how we can implement FPIC moving forward.
2007 - English - Academic
Taking section 35 rights seriously: Non-deroga…
This report presents the relationship between rights in section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982 and federal legislation. Subsection 35(1) reads: The existing aboriginal and treaty rights of the aboriginal peoples of Canada are hereby recognized and affirmed.
2015 - English - Academic
Synthesis of Literature on FPIC
This synthesis introduces, defines, and describes the origins of FPIC in international law. Next, the report provides an overview of FPIC in Canada, then describes the status of FPIC in the Canadian extractive sector. The report closes by identifying and summarizing current trends in research on FPIC.
2012 - English - Practical
Free, Prior and Informed Consent in Canada A s…
The Boreal Leadership Council recognizes that responsible development of natural resources within Canada’s boreal region needs to integrate the principle of FPIC of Aboriginal peoples who inhabit the region. This report summarizes findings and suggest solutions-based dialogue by those interested in implementing FPIC processes.