Hupacasath First Nation in court to fight FIPA

Hupacasath First Nation was in court June 5 to June 7 in its effort to put a halt to the Canada/China Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement. The nation argued that Canada has a duty to consult with First Nations before it ratifies the FIPA. Canada however says there is no change to domestic laws and there is no impact on First Nations rights so the duty to consult is not triggered by the agreement. The judge is expected to make a decision within a few months.