EDMONTON — Frank Iacobucci, the former Supreme Court justice whom the federal government tapped Wednesday to re-do the consultation with First Nations on the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, has a history of writing about Indigenous consultation and consent, providing potential insight into his views and approach to the process. In the April paper, Iacobucci and company offer an assessment of how to insulate projects from future requirements that may retroactively quash the consultative efforts industry and government have made. Iacobucci has previously argued that Canada’s relationship with Indigenous peoples has been marked by “a lack of respect and trust,” which must be earned back over time. “The basic challenge of Indigenous consultation and accommodation arises because Canada’s conduct and treatment of Indigenous peoples has caused immeasurable harm,” reads a 2016 report he co-authored with Torys partners. “Canada is still beginning its reconciliation with Indigenous peoples.

Source: National Post October 03, 2018 23:25 UTC