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Landmark court decision declares provincial mineral tenure regime to be contrary to section 35(1) of the Constitution

Ehattesaht First Nation

The British Columbia Supreme Court released a landmark ruling in a case brought by Ehattesaht First Nation and Gitxaala First Nation, challenging the provincial regime that allows for granting mineral tenures without any prior consultation regarding their section 35(1) Aboriginal rights and title.

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