October 17th 2024
Whether it is Site-C hydroelectric dam in British Columbia or mining stakes in Ontario, First Nations are no stranger to fighting projects that threaten their lands and way of life.
A new report published Tuesday argues that to better ensure a just transition, Indigenous rights must be respected for the development of sustainable resource projects.
The report, published by the international organization Business & Human Rights Resource Centre, argues that the inclusion of Indigenous Peoples in the renewable resource economy will help ensure the transition is just, swift and sustainable. Without Indigenous engagement in business practices, including benefits-sharing or equity stakes, development risks legal, social and political conflict.
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