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Leah Gazan: “The government clearly needs a legal reminder that free, prior and informed consent and the duty to consult and…”

On the recordOctober 9, 2026
The government clearly needs a legal reminder that free, prior and informed consent and the duty to consult and accommodate is not a constitutional option.
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Leah Gazan
New Democratic Party

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Criticizing the government's handling of Indigenous consultations.

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