. . . . He said the plans (Land Act reforms) did not ultimately grant Indigenous people "veto" over public lands — as some critics have suggested — but they were announced without engaging industry. "There is a lot of confusion on what does 'veto' mean, what does 'consent' mean, and I think the real question is who has final say in this type of decision-making process?" Jutla said in an interview with CBC News. "We want to all work together to build the system that will work for everyone in a way that keeps the industry competitive but also respects Indigenous rights. "I hope we can work together" . . . . CLICK HERE for the full story
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