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The Litigation Fund helps finance legal expenses for Indigenous communities considering legal actions that support responsible resource development in Alberta.
Eligible Applicants
Applicants must prove:
- participation of an Indigenous community
- authority to proceed with planned litigation (for example: authority by chief and council for a First Nations or authority from chair and council for a Metis Settlement), and
- retention of legal counsel with relevant experience and expertise for the proposed action
They must also be one of the following:
- a registered non-profit under the laws of Alberta or Canada
- a registered corporation
- a member of a broad coalition registered in Canada
- a First Nation, Metis Settlement or registered organization with authority to represent Indigenous Peoples or communities such as a:
- Treaty organization
- Indigenous economic development agency
- research entity
Eligible Expenses
Applicants need to show how their legal action will advance Alberta’s interests by:
- supporting Indigenous community interests in responsible resource development that benefit their communities and increases their participation in Alberta’s economy
- supporting efficient, safe, orderly and responsible development of Alberta’s natural resources and increased market access for our natural resources
- supporting Alberta’s natural resources development (for example: oil, natural gas, pipelines, forestry, etc.)
- creating fair and effective policies, legislation and market systems that support natural resources development and export from Alberta
- explaining how the group has a unique perspective to add that is in Alberta’s interest
Oil, oil sands, natural gas and pipeline proposals will be a priority. All natural resources proposals, including forestry, are eligible.
Deadline Date
Ongoing.Contact
Contact Name: Government of Alberta
Phone Number: 780-643-1735
E-mail Address: ir.litigationfund@gov.ab.ca
