12. Primacy of this Protocol
a.
This Protocol shall apply to all situations giving rise to the requirement to
provide notice to or consult with AFN, including situations involving any other
First Nation parties in a consultation or request for consultation, notwithstanding
the existence of any other consultation standards or protocols that may apply to
such consultations or communication.
b.
This Protocol shall apply unless and except it is expressly waived, in writing, by
AFN in its sole discretion.
c.
This Protocol applies to Proponents who have not already entered into any
agreements with AFN in relation to Consultation or Activity affecting AFN
Traditional Territory and any other lands added to the AFN.
d.
Proponents who have already entered into agreements with AFN, including but
not limited to a memorandum of agreement and/or a Consultation agreement,
are exempt from the application of this Protocol with respect to the terms and
conditions prescribed by said agreement unless otherwise mutually agreed.
e.
AFN reserves the right to amend this document from time to time as needed.
f.
The duty to consult legislation also applies to AFN.
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