On January 1, 2020, An Act Respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families (the “Act”) came into force. This Act establishes national principles to be applied to… Read More
The Alberta Utilities Commission (the “AUC”) recently announced that it will review its application requirements for consultation with Indigenous communities. The AUC has released an Interim Direction on Indigenous consultation… Read More
On January 14, 2019, the United Nations Human Rights Committee (the “UNHRC”) released its decision which held that sex-based discrimination continues under the Indian Act, contravening the Optional Protocol to… Read More
Bill C-262 (the “Bill”) was adopted in third reading by the House of Commons on May 30, 2018, and is currently at second reading in the Senate. The Bill is… Read More
In Mikisew Cree First Nation v Canada, 2018 SCC 40, a majority of Canada’s top Court said no aspect of the law-making process triggers the Crown’s duty to consult with… Read More
The Federal Court of Appeal released its along awaited decision (Tsleil-Waututh Nation v. Canada (Attorney General), 2018 FCA 153) on the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion project. The Court set aside… Read More
In Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation v. Alberta, 2018 ABQB 262, the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench confirmed that province’s Aboriginal Consultation Office (“ACO”) must be procedurally fair to First Nations… Read More
Authors: Drew Lafond and Jessica Buhler
On March 6, 2018, the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission (“AGLC”) began accepting applications for retail cannabis licences. Under provincial legislation, the AGLC is tasked… Read More
The Federal Court (the “Court”) recently upheld the federal government’s decision to reject a mining project (the “Proposed Mine”) proposed by Taseko Mines Limited (“Taseko”) over environmental concerns raised during… Read More
Indigenous Canadians can obtain United States permanent residency (a “Green Card”) immediately upon entry to the U.S. if they can demonstrate that they have at least 50% of what the… Read More
