Support in drafting a letter in response to a consultation request

Responding to government consultation requests

Are you constantly called upon by several requests for government consultations, sometimes at short notice?

We can support you in drafting a response letter to enable you to respond quickly to requesters. This will leave a written record that the absence of a response is not a waiver of rights and does not mean that the First Nation consents to the activity that is the subject of the consultation.

In the event that you consider that you do not have the time, resources or information necessary to respond adequately, this letter reminds the government that the consultation in question does not constitute an appropriate consultation in terms of its constitutional obligations.

Depending on the context, different approaches and arguments can be raised to best meet your needs. Contact us for help in drafting a consultation response letter, which can then serve as a template that can be adapted to the different situations encountered by your team!