Canadian Aboriginal Concerns With OilsandsA compilation of key issues, resolutions and legal activities

Publication - Sept. 19, 2010 - By Danielle Droitsch, Terra Simieritsch
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Aboriginal communities have been raising concerns about the impacts of oilsands development on their communities and their legal rights for a number of years. Increasingly, these concerns are manifesting themselves as formal resolutions and legal challenges. This briefing note outlines their key concerns, shares their commentary and provides an overview of resolutions and legal issues.

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