There has been a setback for opponents of the multi-billion dollar Site C Dam project.
The Federal Court of Appeal has rejected a legal challenge filed by two First Nations.
The Prophet River First Nation and the West Moberly First Nation had argued the project in Northeast B.C. has violated their treaty rights.
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But the Court of Appeal upheld an earlier ruling that found the Crown had fulfilled its duty to consult the nations.
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BC Hydro says this is the 10th court challenge to be dismissed or discontinued.
Four legal actions remain.
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