privacy rights, limiting access to private property without consent of
the owner, staking claims without notice to the property owner, fair
and prompt adjudication of disputes and statutes which reflect the
property owner's obligations to related legislation such as municipal
by laws, fisheries acts, forestry and environmental protection.
Here's what they almost achieved, until there was a failure of
political will.
# 30 days prior to entry for the purpose of performing ground
exploration, including details about when, what, where, how and by whom
the work will be carried out; and confirmation of staking sent to the
surface owner's address within a specified time period. This should
ensure that property owners are aware of activity on their land before
it occurs, so there is an opportunity to understand the proposed work
and engage in constructive dialogue with the claim holder.
# Prior consent required before prospecting or staking can occur,
specifically on residential lots and cottage lots, managed woodlots, or
where there are registered plans of subdivision.
To me prior consent means right to say no.Good enough for Muskoka
cottage owners, good enough for First Nations.
