It is no surprise that at this time in our history the Federal Government of Canada is acting on issues that deal with Aboriginal Treaty Rights. After The Donald Marshall decision came down in 2001, the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development Robert Nault, offered to commence exploratory discussions with the Mi’kmaq and Maliseet of New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Quebec to get a better understanding of the goals and expectations of each of the parties with respect to issues of Aboriginal Treaty rights and identify areas where progress is possible. Following these exploratory discussions, the parties could decide whether to enter into a formal negotiation process. Involving provincial governments in processes of dialogue is a key objective for the federal government.