Feds Failed in FN Consultation

Jesse Staniforth

The government of Canada failed in its duty to consult Indigenous people about legalization, which is a particular problem because "Regulating the use of traditional medicinal plants is consistent with the law-making authority exercised by many Indigenous peoples since time immemorial," argues articled First Peoples Law student Jesse Donovan. For that and other reasons, Donovan argues Canada must not challenge "legitimate expressions of Indigenous law-making." Policy Options . . .