Mina Patel

Mina Patel is a Lead Social Scientist with WSP Canada. She has over 17 years experience working on projects related to Indigenous and socio-economic issues and has worked with Indigenous communities from coast to coast. Mina has been a Lead on socio-economic assessments for major development projects across Canada.

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Day 2
13:35

7(C) - Duty to Consult in the Wake of Kebaowek First Nation v CNL & the Future of IAs

13:35 - 13:50

In Kebaowek First Nation v. Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), 2025 FC 319, the Federal Court determined that the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) had breached the Crown’s constitutional obligations to Kebaowek. At the heart of the decision was the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, including the principle of Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC). CNL may appeal the decision. This presentation will, regardless of the outcome, discuss whether resource industries should move engagement activities towards consent. This presentation will explore how practitioners can assist Industry and Indigenous communities navigate the changing consultation landscape.

Session Facilitator: Faiza Waheed

Session 7
13:50

Q & A with Session 7 Presenters

13:50 - 14:10

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Mina Patel

All Sessions by Mina Patel

Day 2

7(C) - Duty to Consult in the Wake of Kebaowek First Nation v CNL & the Future of IAs

Q & A with Session 7 Presenters

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