West Moberly, Prophet River First Nations warn Site C approval could lead to billion dollar treaty violation

West Moberly, Prophet River First Nations warn Site C approval could lead to billion dollar treaty violation

The question of whether Site C violates the 1899 Treaty 8 agreement has not been tested in court

By Andrew Kurjata, CBC News Posted: Nov 21, 2017 6:48 AM PT Last Updated: Nov 21, 2017 6:48 AM PT

The West Moberly and Prophet River First Nations have warned they will launch a "billion-dollar lawsuit" testing whether the Site C dam violates their treaty rights should the provincial government decide to proceed with the project. Read more...