ABORIGINAL PEOPLES
Judicial review of referendum conducted to ratify settlement agreement between First Nations, Government of Canada—Ratifications conducted in accordance with Indian Referendum Regulations, C.R.C., c. 957—Applicants contesting validity of referendum—Remedy provided for by Regulations, s. 22 (complaint to Minister) not adequate alternative remedy in case at bar—Judicial review more direct, clear challenge to referendum—Applicants not establishing any basis for concluding serious risk referendum not expressing will of voters or that potential voters effectively disenfranchised—Application dismissed.
Key Band First Nation v. Key Band First Nation (T‑892‑06, 2007 FC 581, Phelan J., judgment dated 1/6/07, 18 pp.)
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