Aboriginal Insights

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Unprecedented Coalition of First Nations and Commercial and Sport Fishers Calls for Removal of Fish Farms

Insight

Published: September 22, 2020

Author: Sean Jones

Categories: Aboriginal

On September 22, an unprecedented coalition of First Nations, commercial fishers, sport fishers, wilderness tourism organizations and environmental non-governmental organizations (“ENGO’s”) called for Fisheries and Oceans Canada (“DFO”) to remove… Read More

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The B.C. Court of Appeal Re-affirms Treaty Rights Do Not Trump the Duty to Consult

Insight

Published: September 15, 2020

Authors: Sean Jones, Katie Bellett

Categories: Aboriginal

The B.C. Court of Appeal’s (the “BCCA”) recent decision in Gamlaxyeltxw v. British Columbia (Minister of Forests, Lands & Natural Resource Operations) 2020 BCCA 215 (“Gamlaxyeltxw”) affirmed the Crown’s duty… Read More

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B.C. Indigenous Agriculture Development Program to Support Indigenous Entrepreneurs with a New Stream of Funding

Insight

Published: July 13, 2020

Author: David M. Overall

Categories: Aboriginal, Agriculture & Food

This blog was prepared with the assistance of Angalee Ghirra, summer law student. On June 30, 2020 the Government of Canada and Government of British Columbia announced a new funding stream… Read More

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Project Finance in Uncertain Times: New Opportunities for Indigenous Renewable Energy Projects?

Insight

Published: May 15, 2020

Authors: Chad Eggerman, David M. Overall, Caolan Lemke

Categories: Aboriginal, COVID-19, Energy

The severe disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has forced governments across the country to rapidly expand funding programs and contemplate a massive increase in infrastructure spending in the post-pandemic… Read More

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Changes to the First Nation Election Rules: Questions Surrounding Indigenous Rights of Self-Determination Remain Unresolved

Insight

Published: April 13, 2020

Authors: Drew Lafond, Sonia Eggerman, Josh Morrison

Categories: Aboriginal, COVID-19

Many First Nations across Canada have been faced with the unenviable situation of having to hold regularly scheduled band council elections due to the impacts of COVID-19. Operating under the confines… Read More

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Temporary Layoffs During COVID-19 — Key Considerations for First Nation Employers

Insight

Published: April 13, 2020

Authors: Benjamin Young, Colleen Verville, Q.C., Sanjana Ahmed

Categories: Aboriginal, COVID-19, Labour & Employment

As provinces proceed to shut down non-essential services in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, First Nation employers in Canada are facing difficult decisions regarding their workforce, including the difficult decision… Read More

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Potential Impact of COVID-19 on First Nation Funding Agreements

Insight

Published: April 9, 2020

Author: Drew Lafond

Categories: Aboriginal, COVID-19

First Nation communities that typically rely on funding from the Federal Government are concerned that the funding amounts they have agreed upon with the Federal Government will be substantially decreased… Read More

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The Indigenous Community Support Fund and Other COVID-19 Assistance for Indigenous Governments

Insight

Published: April 8, 2020

Authors: Josh Morrison, Jeremy Barber

Categories: Aboriginal, COVID-19

In recent weeks, the Federal Government has announced numerous support programs to assist Canadians in dealing with the health and economic impacts of COVID-19. Special supports for Indigenous governments were… Read More

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COVID-19: Resources for Indigenous Governments, Organizations, Businesses and Individuals

Insight

Published: March 23, 2020

Authors: Josh Morrison, Michael Clark

Categories: Aboriginal, COVID-19

The spread of COVID-19 (or the “coronavirus”) has caused major disruptions across Canada, and we are only beginning to understand the ripple effect the virus will have on our organizations… Read More

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Federal Court of Appeal Upholds Approval of Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion Project

Insight

Published: February 7, 2020

Authors: Madison Sutherland, Sonia Eggerman, Amyn F. Lalji, Rangi Jeerakathil, Meaghan Conroy

Categories: Aboriginal, Energy, Environmental

On February 4, 2020, the Federal Court of Appeal rendered its decision in Coldwater et al. v. Canada (Attorney General) et al., 2020 FCA 34, dismissing the challenges of four First… Read More