First Nation Sues Alberta, Canada over Impacts of Oil Sands, Industrial Development
The nation says governments failed to limit decades of approvals, causing environmental damage, wildlife loss and elevated cancer rates, according to a community spokesperson.
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First Nation sues federal, provincial governments over northern Alberta projects
The Mikisew Cree First Nation (MCFN) is suing the governments of Alberta and Canada over the impacts it says industrial development such as oilsands mines have had on its territory over the years.
First Nation sues Alberta, Canada over impacts of oil sands, industrial development
A First Nation is suing the Canadian and Alberta governments, alleging oil sands and industrial development in northeastern Alberta has infringed on its members’ treaty rights, and harmed the local environment and communities.
Mikisew Cree First Nation sues Alberta, feds over industrial development impacts
In a statement of claim, Mikisew Cree First Nation alleges both governments have failed to protect its members from health issues it says were brought on by industrial activity.
The Mikisew Cree First Nation has filed a lawsuit against the Alberta and federal governments, alleging that decades of industrial development in northeastern Alberta has violated their rights under Treaty VIII and caused widespread environmental and health impacts.
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