Mr. Nelson Barbosa (Director General, Community Infrastructure Branch, Department of Indigenous Services) at the Indigenous and Northern Affairs Committee

Thanks for the question, and for having us back.

I don't think all first nations have consultation policies that they have enshrined as part of their governance makeup. While that could apply to File Hills Qu'Appelle and other first nations, I think it's fair to say that not all first nations have enshrined consultation policies and engagement with the Crown or other parties, including in the private sector.