THE GENESIS OF ABORIGINAL RIGHTS AND THE DUTY TO CONSULT
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1 THE GENESIS OF ABORIGINAL RIGHTS AND THE DUTY TO CONSULT UBC Institute for Resources, Environment & Sustainability Date: September 16 th, 2014 Presented by: Rosanne M. Kyle , ext. 101
2 Aboriginal Rights in Canada Aboriginal rights are simply the rights to which native people are entitled because they are the original peoples of Canada. Thomas Berger s Forward in Nisga a People of the Nass Valley
3 The Recognition of Aboriginal Rights in Canadian Legal History Royal Proclamation of 1763 implicitly recognized aboriginal interests in lands in North America protected aboriginal possession and use of lands reserved to First Nations
4 The Royal Proclamation Aboriginal interests and customary laws were presumed to survive the assertion of sovereignty unless: they were incompatible with the Crown s assertion of sovereignty; they were surrendered voluntarily via the treaty process; or the government extinguished them. Mitchell v. Minister of National Revenue, [2001] 3 C.N.L.R. 122 (SCC)
5 The Recognition of Aboriginal Title 1888: Aboriginal title is a burden on the Crown. St. Catherine s Milling & Lumber v. R.(1888), 14 A.C. 46 (J.C.P.C.)
6 The Treaty-Making Process Royal Proclamation mandated treaties prior to settlement of lands Lack of historical treaties in British Columbia -exceptions: Douglas Treaties (Vancouver Island); Treaty 8 (northeastern B.C.)
7 Assertion of Aboriginal Title in B.C. 1880s: First Nation demands to enter into treaties 1920s: formation of Allied Tribes of British Columbia to advance claims 1992: B.C. Treaty Commission established 1999: Nisga a Treaty
8 Aboriginal Title as an Inherent Right 1973: the fact is that when the settlers came, the Indians were there, organized in societies and occupying the land as their forefathers had done for centuries. This is what Indian title means. Calder v. Attorney General of B.C. (1973), 34 D.L.R. (3d) 145 (SCC)
9 Section 35 of the Constitution Act 1982: The existing aboriginal and treaty rights of the aboriginal peoples of Canada are hereby recognized and affirmed.
10 The Meaning of Section 35 The constitutional recognition afforded by [s. 35] gives a measure of control over government conduct and a strong check on legislative power. While it does not promise immunity from government regulation in a society that, in the twentieth century, is more complex, independent and sophisticated, and where exhaustible resources need protection and management, it does hold the Crown to a substantive promise. R. v. Sparrow (1990), 70 D.L.R. (4 th ) 385 (SCC)
11 The Test for Aboriginal Rights the nature of the aboriginal rights claim must be delineated in terms of the particular practice, tradition or custom under which it is being claimed; and the claimed aboriginal right must have been an integral part of the First Nation s distinctive culture prior to contact R. v. Van der Peet, [1996] 2 S.C.R. 507
12 The Test for Aboriginal Title claimed land must have been occupied by the First Nation at sovereignty; if present occupation is being relied upon as proof of occupation pre-sovereignty, First Nation must show continuity; and occupation at the time of sovereignty must have been exclusive R. v. Delgamuukw, [1997] 3 S.C.R.1010
13 Content of Aboriginal Title aboriginal title encompasses the following rights: exclusive use and occupation of the lands right to choose to what uses the lands can be put inescapable economic component R. v. Delgamuukw, [1997] 3 S.C.R.1010
14 Tsilhqot in (William) v. British Columbia, 2012 BCCA 285 The B.C. Court of Appeal held that Aboriginal title can only exist over intensively occupied small areas such as village sites, cultivated or enclosed fields, particular rocks, salt licks, or buffalo jumps. The Court s definition of Aboriginal title does not protect a land based culture. The Court believes that practice based Aboriginal rights are the primary way to ensure cultural security and protect traditional lifestyles.
15 The Tsilhqot in Case The Aboriginal rights found by the trial judge were confirmed. The Tsilhqot in have the right to capture and use horses, to hunt and trap in the claim area, and to trade in skins and pelts to secure a moderate livelihood. The Court also found that the Province had unjustifiably infringed those rights in its management of forestry. In the words of the Court, an approach to Aboriginal title that goes beyond small spots is antithetical to reconciliation.
16 Infringement if an existing aboriginal right is interfered with, there will be a prima facie infringement of s. 35 of the Constitution Act onus is on First Nation claimant to prove infringement R. v. Sparrow, (1990), 70 D.L.R. (4 th ) 385 (SCC)
17 Justifiable Infringements of Rights The government is required to bear the burden of justifying any legislation that has some negative effect on any aboriginal right protected under s. 35(1). R. v. Sparrow, (1990), 70 D.L.R. (4 th ) 385 (SCC)
18 Justification of Infringement infringement must be in furtherance of a legislative objective that is compelling and substantial; and infringement must be consistent with the special fiduciary relationship between the Crown and aboriginal peoples R. v. Delgamuukw, [1997] 3 S.C.R.1010
19 Consultation Part of the Justification Test The aboriginal peoples, with their history of conservationconsciousness and interdependence with natural resources, would surely be expected, at the least, to be informed regarding the determination of an appropriate scheme for the regulation of the fisheries. R. v. Sparrow (1990), 70 D.L.R. (4 th ) 385 (SCC)
20 Reasonable Efforts to Inform and Consent the need for the dissemination of information and a request for consultations cannot simply be denied. So long as every reasonable effort is made to inform and to consult, such efforts would suffice to meet the justification requirement. R. v. Nikal, [1996] 1 S.C.R. 1013
21 Accommodation Part of the Justification Test -whether the government accommodated the aboriginal right is relevant to determining whether an infringement is justified R. v. Gladstone, [1996] 2 S.C.R. 723
22 Reconciliation Part of the Justification Test the aboriginal rights recognized and affirmed by s. 35(1) must be directed towards the reconciliation of the pre-existence of aboriginal societies with the sovereignty of the Crown. R. v. Van der Peet, [1996] 2 S.C.R. 507
23 Further Expansion and Definition of the Duty to Consult There is always a duty of consultation. Whether the aboriginal group has been consulted is relevant to determining whether the infringement of aboriginal title is justified. R. v. Delgamuukw, [1997] 3 S.C.R.1010
24 Content of the Duty to Consult The nature and scope of the duty of consultation will vary with the circumstances. consultation must be in good faith, and with the intention of substantially addressing the concerns of the aboriginal peoples whose lands are at issue. R. v. Delgamuukw, [1997] 3 S.C.R. 1010
25 Existence of a Duty to Consult Prior to Proof of Rights B.C. Court of Appeal decisions in 2002: Taku River Tlingit First Nation v. B.C. Haida Nation v. B.C.
26 Supreme Court of Canada s Decisions in Haida and Taku River Tlingit November 2004: SCC affirmed the B.C. Court of Appeal s decisions that a duty to consult does arise prior to proof of title
27 Haida Nation and Taku River Tlingit Government has a duty to consult with and, where appropriate, accommodate aboriginals prior to proof of aboriginal rights or title where it: has real or constructive knowledge of the potential existence of the rights or title; and contemplates conduct that might adversely affect the rights or title.
28 The Duty to Consult The scope of the duty is proportionate to: the strength of the aboriginal rights or title claim being asserted, and the seriousness of the potential impact of the activity to be undertaken on the aboriginal interests.
29 The Duty to Consult governments must carry out meaningful consultation in good faith the duty to consult does not include a duty to reach agreement First Nations must also show good faith in the consultation process consultation does not give First Nations a veto power
30 The Duty to Accommodate a duty to accommodate arises when the consultation process reveals a strong aboriginal rights or title claim and a likelihood of adverse impact from the proposed activity accommodation requires governments to reasonably balance aboriginal interests with other societal interests
31 Musqueam Indian Band v. B.C. 2005: Musqueam Indian Band v. British Columbia (Minister of Sustainable Resource Management), B.C.C.A. -sale of golf course to U.B.C. -land claimed by Musqueam
32 Musqueam Indian Band v. B.C. spectrum of consultation depends on circumstances timing of consultation critical degree of interim accommodation required will vary
33 Canada v. Mikisew Cree First Nation 2005: Canada v. Mikisew Cree First Nation, SCC -Canada has a duty to consult with First Nations even though lands surrendered pursuant to treaty
34 Third Parties and the Duty to Consult in Haida, SCC found that industry has no duty to consult government cannot delegate the duty to third parties third parties, such as businesses and municipalities, still have a lot at stake in relation to consultation
35 Why Third Parties Should Care about the Adequacy of Consultation third parties can be impacted by a lack of consultation/disputes over level of consultation avoidance of litigation, including injunction applications which can delay projects and add significantly to the costs of projects avoidance of blockades and acts of civil disobedience
36 Case in Point West Moberly First Nations v. B.C. (Chief Inspector of Mines), 2011 BCCA 247 -can t restrict consultation to the mandate of the statutory decision-maker -have to consider cumulative impacts, including from historical activities Court stayed exploratory work authorizations until consultation completed
37 Third Parties and Consultation third party participation often needed to provide adequate information to First Nations third parties are often in the best position to address and accommodate First Nation issues Regulatory bodies typically require project proponents to consult before government authorizations will be issued (eg) EAs
38 Relationship Building Good relationships with aboriginal neighbours can result in win-win situations: local employment pool which can decrease labour costs, particularly for remote areas local services available for industry (eg) catering, accommodation, transportation, etc.
39 Implications to Government government needs to consider whether a duty to consult arises before granting approval of a project timing of consultation critical government should not enter into binding agreements until any obligation to consult is considered and, if necessary, dealt with
40 Implications to Industry project proponents need to factor in consultation issues when assessing financing and timing requirements project proponents should try to foster good relationships with affected First Nations before consultation process formally begins proponents can consider entering into Impact Benefit Agreements with affected First Nations to accommodate First Nations proponents should monitor Crown consultation processes
41 The Reality Let us face it, we are all here to stay. Chief Justice Lamer, Delgamuukw
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