The Duty to Consult: New Relationships with Aboriginal Peoples

By Dwight G. Newman

Canada's Supreme Court has established a new legal framework requiring governments to consult with Aboriginal peoples when contemplating actions that may affect their rights. Professor Newman examines Supreme Court and lower court decisions, legislation at various levels, policies developed by governments and Aboriginal communities, and consultative round tables that have been held to deal with important questions regarding this duty. He succinctly examines issues such as: when is consultation required; who is to be consulted; what is the nature of a "good" consultation; to what extent does the duty apply in treaty areas; and what duty is owed to M tis and non-status Indians? Newman also examines the philosophical underpinnings of the duty to consult, and the evolving framework in international law and similar developments in Australia.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1895830370
• ISBN13: 9781895830378
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Purich Pub.
• Length: 128 Pages