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First Nations and the Constitution: A Question of Trust

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Brian Slattery
Reported year
1992
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en
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York University

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CA

Documentary abstract — original language

This article argues that the fiduciary relationship between Aboriginal peoples and the Crown is a special instance of a general doctrine of collective trust that animates the Canadian Constitution as a whole. This doctrine sheds light on the federal structure of Canada the unique status of Quebec, and the position of First Nations as a self-governing polities within Confederation. The article explores the origins and character of the constitutional trust, and considers its application to issues surrounding the inherent Aboriginal right ofself-government and Aboriginal land rights.

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Brian Slattery. First Nations and the Constitution: A Question of Trust. 1992. https://www.declarationuniverselledesdroitsdelarbre.org/global-rights-of-nature-radar/reference/r-f769b9e05abd76fc47ef8c153b484b79/

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Brian Slattery. (1992). First Nations and the Constitution: A Question of Trust. https://www.declarationuniverselledesdroitsdelarbre.org/global-rights-of-nature-radar/reference/r-f769b9e05abd76fc47ef8c153b484b79/
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Brian Slattery. First Nations and the Constitution: A Question of Trust. 1992. https://www.declarationuniverselledesdroitsdelarbre.org/global-rights-of-nature-radar/reference/r-f769b9e05abd76fc47ef8c153b484b79/
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Brian Slattery. First Nations and the Constitution: A Question of Trust. 1992. https://www.declarationuniverselledesdroitsdelarbre.org/global-rights-of-nature-radar/reference/r-f769b9e05abd76fc47ef8c153b484b79/

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Brian Slattery

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