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Six Nations can benefit monetarily from a quarry expansion, or not, but it will happen with or without the community\u2019s involvement. \u201cUnfortunately, the province does not recognize a duty to consult. What happens if we say no? If we say no, the ministry will still give them their permits,\u201d Peter Graham Consultation Supervisor with Lands and Membership said. \u201cThe Ministry of Natural Resources has told us they will not withhold any permit for a lack of accommodation.\u201d Six Nations Elected Council\u2019s (SNEC) Consultation and Accommodation Team (CAP) Team held an online community consultation on April 30 to speak with the community regarding an tentative agreement SNEC reached on January 27, 2025 with Port Colborne Quarries, owned by Rankin Construction. Port Colborne Quarries has applied to expand its existing Pit 3… <\/p>\n

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Six Nations can benefit monetarily from a quarry expansion, or not, but it will happen with or without the community\u2019s involvement. \u201cUnfortunately, the province does not recognize a duty to consult. What happens if we say no? If we say no, the ministry will still give them their permits,\u201d Peter Graham Consultation Supervisor with Lands and Membership said. \u201cThe Ministry of Natural Resources has told us they will not withhold any permit for a lack of accommodation.\u201d Six Nations Elected Council\u2019s (SNEC) Consultation and Accommodation Team (CAP) Team held an online community consultation on April 30 to speak with the community regarding an tentative agreement SNEC reached on January 27, 2025 with Port Colborne Quarries, owned by Rankin Construction. Port Colborne Quarries has applied to expand its existing Pit 3... <\/p>\n

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