UNDA Dialogue Session: UNDA and Free, Prior and Informed Consent

UNDA Dialogue Session: UNDA and Free, Prior and Informed Consent

The Chiefs of Ontario Justice Sector will host a virtual dialogue session on the United Nations Declaration Act (UNDA). This session will look at the recent federal court decision of Kebaowek v. Canadian Nuclear Laboratories, with a focus on how this decision effects both UNDA implementation and the Free, Prior and Informed Consent framework.

This session will provide a legal presentation by Nick Leeson, Senior Associate at Woodward and Company, question and discussion time and take home materials.

Date: May 14, 2025

Registration: http://coo.smudging.ca/Meeting/Register/ff4b4141-c36f-4e47-a350-1f8a721ea83b

Location: Online via Microsoft Teams

  • After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with a Microsoft Teams link.

Who should attend: First Nations Leadership and Technicians

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Meeting Materials

  • Agenda

    Please see the Agenda below.

Support Contact Information

  • For additional information, please email Jackie Lombardi, Director of Justice at jackie.lombardi@coo.org