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Originally Posted by Makarov
Well, there is clearly more to the idea of "benefit" than just jobs or money.
The duty to consult (and, where appropriate, to accommodate) First Nations is enshrined in our constitution. So, to certain (not insignificant extent), First Nations have the right to determine whether or not these projects are over all a benefit for their people (all things considered). And they have a right to be consulted and to voice their views on whether a project is a benefit to their people (or how it could be made to be a benefit to their people).
And that isn't changing any time soon...
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Yes, we all know how it works.
The government could also establish an energy corridor and in that case First Nations groups would lose out on the benefits after the fact. Which is what should happen considering the stalemate they and other groups have created.
That much was proven with the Coastal Link stupidity.