What does the duty to consult First Nations, Inuit and Métis mean?
The duty to consult is a legal obligation of the Crown to consult and, where appropriate, accommodate Indigenous Peoples before decisions are made that may infringe on Aboriginal and treaty rights.
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The duty to consult is a legal obligation of the Crown to consult and, where appropriate, accommodate Indigenous Peoples before decisions are made that may infringe on Aboriginal and treaty rights.