What Are the Implications of Tsilhqot'in Nation V British Columbia,2014

question 6

Multiple Choice

What are the implications of Tsilhqot'in Nation v British Columbia,2014 SCC 44,for resource extraction and other intrusions such as pipelines on Crown lands that have been exclusively and continuously occupied by Indigenous peoples?

• A) Resource development is no longer possible on such lands.
• B) The Crown may continue to develop resources on such lands provided it shares revenues with potential aboriginal title holders.
• C) Intention to develop such lands will trigger a duty to consult.
• D) There is no impact unless the Indigenous peoples are able to establish aboriginal title

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