Resistance to the legally required Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) implementation in Canada's forestry sector persists. The extensive research for this project identifies and assesses FPIC implementation barriers in Alberta, British Columbia, and New Brunswick. Federal and provincial forestry laws, Aboriginal and treaty right laws, and international legal and voluntary commitments were reviewed to assess the need for a Canadian Centre for Social Excellence to advance FPIC implementation in forestry.
Partner: Earthworm Foundation
Funder: Earthworm Foundation
Keywords: Aboriginal and treaty rights, FPIC, forestry
2026