Plutonic is committed to working in partnership with First Nations to maintain an open dialogue through all stages of project development. For more information, please contact us at (604) 669-4999 or email us by clicking
Statement on Working Relationships with First Nations
10 Guiding Principles for Sustainable Relationships between Plutonic Power and First Nations
Successful partnerships require dedication, commitment, hard work, understanding, trust and mutual respect. They also involve recognizing each other's values and aspirations, and identifying and communicating common goals. Plutonic shares the goals of First Nations' in regards to the respect of land and resources and insuring long term sustainability. The Company's activities shall always be conducted in an economically, socially and environmentally responsible manner.
The following ten principles guide Plutonic's position on all activities and issues related to First Nations:
Recognize the traditional territories and areas of cultural or heritage interest of First Nations.
Recognize that First Nations have overlapping or shared territories.
Respect the diversity of interests and cultures among First Nations.
Respect the internal affairs of First Nations.
Have a common commitment to sustainability and respect for the land and its resources.
Recognize that each First Nation may have interests and objectives that are unique in their business relationships and cooperative ventures.
Acknowledge there's a shortage of capital to involve First Nations in cooperative ventures and assist them wherever possible in obtaining financing from both the private and public sectors.
Assist First Nations' ability to develop training, employment and business opportunities in connection with Plutonic's activities.
Support First Nations' aspirations in securing long term economic development.
Set objectives and maintain operations that are in the best business interests of the company's shareholders and First Nations.
Project Approval Process: Upper Toba Valley Hydroelectric Project
Regulatory Process Steps
1.
Determining if EAA Applies
Completed
2.
Determining the Review path
Completed
3.
Determining how the assessment will be conducted
Completed
4.
Developing and approving Terms of Reference for the Application
Completed
5.
Preparing and Submitting the Application
Completed
6.
Reviewing the Application
Completed
7.
Preparing the Assessment report and Referring the Application to Ministers
Completed
8.
Decision on issuing an Environmental Assessment Certificate
Environmental Assessment Certificate has been issued
Plutonic is committed to working in partnership with First Nations, local stakeholders and local business to maintain an open dialogue through all stages of project development. If you have a specific comment to make regarding the Upper Toba Valley Hydroelectric Project, please contact us at (604) 669-4999 or email us by clicking