Indigenous Peoples FPIC Protocols

2. Internal Consultation in KI: The KI members of the Consultation Committee shall develop and implement a plan to consult with the KI community, in accordance with the laws and practices of KI, about:  Any draft agreements in principal the Consultation Committee might reach with Ontario and/or the Proponent about the proposed project. Should the Consultation Committee reach agreement for recommendation to the Principals of the Parties in respect of the proposed project such recommendations shall not be binding on KI unless and until the KI community reaches unity in support of same, pursuant to the internal six step consultation process developed and implemented by the KI members of the Consultation Committee and ratified in a community referendum. The Consultation Committee will meet at KI unless otherwise agreed by its members. Subject to any disclosure requirements imposed by law, the work of the Consultation Committee will be conducted in confidence. The members of the Consultation Committee will exchange information as agreed in order to facilitate the consultation and negotiations, and provide such information as fully and expeditiously as possible in accordance with any necessary privacy protection requirements. The members of the Consultation Committee may enter into a separate confidentiality agreement if this is deemed necessary.