There are certainly significant difficulties when land claims are not settled. First, there is the issue of ownership. However, we have mostly noted issues relating to community consultation, which is inadequate. We have seen cases where projects started despite the opposition of communities. Those communities have to take other steps and, after a few years, they have to take legal or other measures to stop the projects. This creates uncertainty for those who want to implement development projects.
We believe that the fact that there is not enough consultation and that there are no co-management organizations as there may be in areas where land claims have been settled is a major issue for that part of the Territories.