Provincial government says Bill 22 would increase capacity for First Nations' participation in land use negotiations.
from Vue Weekly
"Two of Alberta's largest treaty groups were taken by surprise when a new consultation act was introduced into the legislature this past session and became law on May 27.
"'We were dismayed at the introduction,' says Victor Horseman, the grand chief liaison with Treaty 8 of Bill 22: The Aboriginal Consultation Levy Act. 'This doesn't show good faith.'
"The Confederacy of Treaty 6 First Nations called the introduction of the bill a 'shock,' and both Treaty 8 and Treaty 6 representatives called for its removal in order for it to go through a proper consultation process. But after five days of debate, it passed third reading on May 15 and received royal assent 12 days after that.
"According to Minister of Aboriginal Relations Robin Campbell, the bill was introduced with the intention to increase capacity for aboriginal groups to participate in the negotiation of land use when industrial projects are proposed. …"
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