Province, BC Hydro, West Moberly and Prophet River enter discussions to explore alternatives to litigation
Press Release
Feb. 26, 2019
VICTORIA – The provincial government, BC Hydro, West Moberly First Nations and Prophet River First Nation have agreed to enter into confidential discussions to seek alternatives to litigation related to the Site C dam project.
Civil claims filed last year by West Moberly First Nations and Prophet River First Nation allege that the Site C dam, in conjunction with the two previous dams on the Peace River, unjustifiably infringe their rights under Treaty 8.
The parties will continue trial preparations as discussions proceed on alternatives to litigation. The parties appeared in court on Feb. 26, 2019, and proposed a case plan for a 120-day trial commencing in 2022.
Contacts:
| Sarah Plank Communications Director Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation 250 208-9621 |
Chief Roland Willson West Moberly First Nations 250 788-1065 |
| Tim Thielmann Legal Counsel Prophet River First Nation 250 415-6761 |
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