We provide a full suite of negotiation services related to Impact Benefit Agreements, Comprehensive Agreements, Reconciliation Agreements, Modern Treaties, Consultation Protocols, Resource Revenue Sharing Agreements, Economic Participation and Collaboration Agreements, and Claim Settlement Agreements.
Under the federal Comprehensive Claims process, the federal government determines whether there is a valid claim against the Crown for aboriginal title or self government; if so, then Canada negotiates to settle the claim. In British Columbia, comprehensive claims are conducted under the auspices of the BCTC process.
Under the federal Specific Claims process, the federal government determines whether a First Nation has a valid claim against the Crown under the federal Specific Claims Policy; if so, then Canada negotiates with the First Nation to settle the claim. These services include assistance with funding proposals, hiring researchers, providing legal reviews and options, and conducting negotiations with government to ratification.