Media Contact: Aanand Radia, Media Relations Specialist, Fraser Institute, (416) 363-6575 Ext. 238, aanand.radia@fraserinstitute.org

TORONTO—On Tuesday, Nov. 17, the Fraser Institute will release a new study dissecting the recent Supreme Court of Canada decision, allowing two B.C. First Nations to file for damages against aluminum industry giant Rio Tinto.

The study, Economic Development in Jeopardy? Implications of the Saik'uz First Nation and Stellat'en First Nation v. Rio Tinto Decision, spotlights how the decision opens the door for future aboriginal title litigation by First Nations groups against private parties—litigation previously only brought against provincial and federal governments.

A news release with additional information will be issued via Marketwired on Tuesday, November 17 at 5:30 a.m. (EST).

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MEDIA CONTACT / STUDY AUTHOR
Ravina Bains
Associate Director, Centre for Aboriginal Policy Studies

For interviews with Ms. Bains, please contact:
Aanand Radia, Media Relations Specialist, Fraser Institute
(416) 363-6575 Ext. 238
aanand.radia@fraserinstitute.org
@FraserInstitute

 

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