Yukon First Nations still considering Bill S-6 lawsuit – CBC

Jun 30, 2015

Council of Yukon First Nations not ruling out legal challenge over federal law

Yukon First Nations say they’re still considering whether to launch a legal challenge of Bill S-6.

The controversial federal legislation amending the Yukon Environmental and Socio-Economic Assessment Act was passed earlier this month.

First Nations have said it also undermines the integrity of the final land claims agreements, and warned repeatedly they would launch a lawsuit if it passed.

Council of Yukon First Nations Grand Chief Ruth Massie says while that decision hasn’t been made yet, it is still being considered. Massie says Bill S-6 was discussed at length at the the recent CYFN general assembly.

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