Judges rule former Conservative government in 2014 failed to consult with groups on Northern Gateway project as matter is sent back to Trudeau’s cabinetA Canadian court has overturned the approval of Enbridge Inc’s Northern Gateway oil pipeline, adding another steep obstacle to a project fiercely opposed by environmentalists and many aboriginal groups. The federal court of appeal ruled in a 2-to-1 decision released on Thursday that the government had failed in its duty to consult with aboriginal groups on the project and sent the matter back to Justin Trudeau’s cabinet for a “prompt redetermination”. Related: Indigenous Canadians lift main role in battle against tar sands pipeline Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com