The Government of Alberta has decided to extend its deadline

The Government of Alberta has decided to extend its deadline for comment on reforms to consultation after Aboriginal leadership balked at the government’s proposed plan. Aboriginal Relations Minister Robin Campbell met with chiefs across the province on the issue of consultation regarding development on traditional lands. The chiefs say the proposed reforms give too much say to the government to decide when industry has done enough to include First Nation in their development plans. The chiefs say the reform plan will lead to more court battles. Government hopes to have a new policy by November next year.