TTN Consultation and Accommodation Protocol
Final - January 2011
Where applicable, assistance and/or advice in gathering the views and perspectives of its
members on the development project or decision of interest.
Entry and active participation in dispute resolution processes, if necessary, to reach a
mutually acceptable agreement to accommodate TTN’s concerns.
Suggesting ways that the Crown or proponent could adjust timelines to allow TTN adequate
time to fully participate in, consider and identify its concerns, and respond to the consultation
and accommodation process.
Suggesting opportunities to increase TTN’s comfort with or trust in the project.
Suggesting opportunities to increase TTN’s capacity and benefits arising from the project.
7.0 Trigger for Consultation
The consultation and accommodation process set out in the Protocol is triggered when the Crown is
contemplating any development project or decision, or is aware of any proposed development project
by proponents that may have an impact on TTN.
Unless TTN otherwise decides, if any development project or decision is underway before
consultation with TTN is completed and such consultation would have been triggered, the Crown and
where applicable the proponent, must undertake consultation and if applicable, accommodation of
TTN. TTN expects the Crown to suspend such projects or decisions where to do so would not cause
undue hardship to the Crown or any relevant proponent, until consultations are complete.
7.1
Content of Notice about Project or Decision
A proponent or the Crown must give notice early in the project’s planning cycle, as soon as a
proponent is considering developing a project in, or that could affect TTN Traditional Territory.
The notice should be a letter that includes:
Key proponent/Crown contact names and roles, in order of seniority
a statement of the nature of the decision or project being considered
a brief synopsis of the details of the matter to be decided or project proposed, including a
map
a summary of readily identifiable potential impacts of the decision or project
a description of any process, activities, timeline or limitations associated with the decision or
the project
contact information for the designated representative of the Crown and Proponent
an indication of when and how TTN will receive a comprehensive information package about
the decision or project being considered
a list of reports and studies that the proponent will prepare in support of the project
a request for a formal meeting regarding the proponent’s plans and interests in the proposed
project.
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