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The feud between the First Nations and the Canadian government goes back to the inception of Canada. Even in 1867, when Canada became a country, it presumed control of First Nation affairs. Proof of this was in 1876 with the Indian Act being enacted. However, times have evolved and a recent article was published that made a splash in the First Nations community, primarily, the Tsilhqot’in. This article states that the Tsilhqot’in plan to create a tribal park on the same land that Taseko Mines Ltd. planned to use in their upcoming project. Both parties make valid arguments as to why they should be allowed to use the land for their respective projects. However, Taseko Mines Ltd. has already had their project approved by the government. On the other hand, the Tsilhqot’in have discovered that they have rights to that land. It amazes me that even in 2014 the government is still able to make decisions on land that does not belong to them. This is where the issue of business ethics comes into play. The government can choose to take this land from the Tsilhqot’in in hopes of higher revenue, or they can choose to let them have the land that is rightfully theirs. In my opinion, the government should let the Tsilhqot’in have the land as allowing Taseko Mines Ltd. to go forward with their project would harm the environment and therefore be detrimental to society as a whole.

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