British Columbia: West Moberly's Caribou Victory Stands

British Columbia: West Moberly's Caribou Victory Stands   Yesterday the Supreme Court of Canada denied leave to appeal in the matter of West Moberly First Nations v. British Columbia (Chief Inspector of Mines), 2011 BCCA 247, ending a hard-fought battle by West Moberly First Nation to protect the Burnt Pine Caribou Herd. “Today is a victory for First Nations and for all Canadians who want to see the caribou’s survival and recovery,” said Chief Rolland Willson, of West Moberly First...

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