Case brief – Fort McKay First Nation v. Alberta (Minister of Environment and Sustainable (Development), 2014 ABQB 393

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In Fort McKay, the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench reminds First Nations that they bear responsibility to carry their end of the consultation and do not have a veto over projects; and it reminds the Crown that it must err on the side of disclosure at all stages of the consultation process.