Cat Lake First Nation brought an urgent motion for an interim interim stay of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry's authorization allowing First Mining Gold Corporation to construct an 18 km winter road.
The First Nation argued the authorization was granted without adequate consultation and would irreparably harm their Aboriginal rights.
The court found a serious issue to be tried, irreparable harm to constitutional rights, and that the balance of convenience favoured the First Nation.
The court granted the interim interim stay pending the full hearing of the motion and waived the requirement for an undertaking as to damages.
