Opinion: Fixing First Nations consultation imperative for Alberta

The overturning of the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion has rocked Albertans. The First Nations of the Athabasca region, too, were sorely disappointed. We looked forward to partnering with Canadians by purchasing an equity stake in the project that carries Alberta oil to tidewater.
However, we also support better consultation with First Nations to address indirect project impacts because we know from experience that Aboriginal and treaty rights are too frequently dismissed in that process.
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