On June 12, 2026, the Supreme Court of British Columbia granted an injunction that will protect lands within the T’eqt’aqt’n Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area (the “T’eqt’aqt’n IPCA”). The injunction protects those lands from proposed logging activity while Kanaka Bar pursues judicial review of the Crown’s decision to authorize harvesting in the area without, as alleged by Kanaka Bar, adequate consultation.
MLT Aikins was pleased to act for Kanaka Bar in seeking this injunction, led by Jordan Ardanaz, Jessica Buhler, Brendan Brock and Katie Lawless.
About the T’eqt’aqt’n IPCA
Kanaka Bar (also known as “T’eqt’aqtn’mux”) is currently implementing its T’eqt’aqt’n IPCA within an area that spans approximately 32,000 hectares within the lower Fraser River canyon. The T’eqt’aqt’n IPCA is intended to prevent unsustainable uses of Kanaka Bar’s territory and implement land stewardship protocols rooted in Indigenous laws and cultural practices.
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