Indigenous Peoples FPIC Protocols

Mandate The mandate of the Consultation Committee composed of representatives of the parties is to develop recommendations for consideration of the Chief and Council and ultimately the KI community. In the event the Consultation Committee does not reach agreement on a recommendation with respect to an issue the committee will present the issue to the Principals of the Parties for resolution. Upon receipt of recommendations from the Consultations Committee or a report from the Committee with respect to an issue on which they have not reached agreement The proponent will meet in person or by teleconference with the KI Chief and Council with a view to finalizing an agreement on the issue. Costs Ontario and or the proponent will cover its costs associated with the consultation and negotiation. Ontario and / or the proponent will pay for all of KIs reasonable costs in respect of the consultation and negotiation, which will include:  Legal fees to prepare for, advise KI on and attend at consultation and negotiation sessions;  Costs for KI to prepare for and attend consultation and negotiation sessions; fees for technical advisor to prepare for, advise KI on and attend at consultation and negotiation sessions;  Fees for any other expert or advisor KI must retain in order to participate in a meaningful way and make an informed decision in respect of the herein consultation;  Fees for the attendance at all negotiation and consultation sessions of a bilingual translator and a bilingual minute-taker;  Disbursements, including travel costs, for the above and for KIs Consultation Committee in respect of the consultation and negotiation;  Costs for the KI community liaison to prepare for meetings and report back to the KI community after meetings;  Costs of internal consultation in the KI community;