B.C. introduces new mining claims framework to ensure First Nations consultation
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The BC First Nations Justice Council Welcomes Canada’s Indigenous Justice Strategy with Optimism and Support
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B.C. to introduce new mining claims framework to ensure First Nations consultation
The British Columbia government says it is introducing a new framework for First Nations consultations on mining claims.
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B.C. to introduce new mining claims framework to ensure First Nations consultation
The British Columbia government says it is introducing a new framework for First Nations consultations on mining claims. It says the changes to B.C.’s mineral tenure system are required to align ...