Marshall and Others v. Canada

Abstract

Human rights — Right to take part in conduct of public affairs — Rights of indigenous peoples — Aboriginal group denied invitation to constitutional conferences dealing with aboriginal matters — Certain aboriginal organizations invited as representatives of all aboriginal groups — Invitees not necessarily fully representing interests of all aboriginal groups — Whether denial of invitation amounting to denial of right to take part in conduct of public affairs — International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, 1966, Article 25(a)