Alberta chiefs say Ottawa's environmental assessment changes violate treaties

APTN National News
Ottawa announced last week that it will reduce federal oversight of mining and oil projects and turn over most environmental reviews to the provinces.

That move could hamper First Nations in Alberta who are trying to stop such projects on their traditional territories.

What impact will this change have on First Nations and the duty to consult?

APTN National News reporter Keith Laboucan finds out.

 

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