Conflicts have existed between First Nations and the government of Canada throughout this country’s existence. Although the modern era has seen less bloodshed and brutalities, the tentative peace has not reached a point of stability yet. As news about these kinds of situations arise, a large proportion of them is dedicated to illustrating the cautiousness of the parties in question.
The Tsilhqot’in tribe’s recent declaration about its tribal park is one such example. It would apparently include the site of Taseko’s proposed New Prosperity mine. This would not allow industrial mining or logging, which effectively puts up a barrier to entry by forcing potential mining businesses to go through the First Nations government. To have new regulations put into place is an external factor that affects an organization’s business model. Although it leaves room for negotiations, it also adds a significant strain on the planning process. A balance between cultural respect, ethics, and economic consequences is needed; it is likely that a deal of this nature will face many roadblocks. It is prudent for the vice-president of Taseko to refrain from commenting on his reaction to the ceremony. Seeing as this event could potentially cause the New Properity mine to relocate elsewhere. If the project is prone to inherent risks (environmental consequences) and or will face heavy scrutiny, it may be in the business’s best interest to rethink their initial plan.
Whenever First Nations’ interests clash with those of businesses, pre-emptive measures is necessary in the form of negotiations. Leaving out such an important step will take more time to correct in the long-term. Furthermore, not including key stakeholders in the decision-making process is not only unprofessional, but also shows negligence.
The letter of understanding signed by two government officials promotes a sense of optimism towards future negotiations. However, I wonder to what extent a compromise can be reached when the desires of the two parties are in direct conflict.

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