In March 2023, the Office of the Independent Special Interlocutor to Missing Children and Unmarked Graves and Burial Sites associated with Indian Residential Schools released the Summary Report on Read More
JFK Law named as one of Canada’s Best Law Firms by Globe and Mail
Once again we are honoured to announce that JFK Law LLP is on The Globe and Mail’s list of Canada’s Best Law Firms 2024, and specifically recognized in the areas Read More
What’s Next for Canada’s Impact Assessment Regime, and what it means for Indigenous Communities (Part 2 of 2)
It has been four weeks since the Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) released its decision that the federal Impact Assessment Act, S.C. 2019, c. 28, s. 1 (the “Act” or Read More
The Federal Impact Assessment Act – a Bridge Too Far Says the SCC (Part 1 of 2)
On October 13, 2023 the Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC” or “Court”) issued its decision Reference re Impact Assessment Act, 2023 SCC 23, Impact Assessment Act, S.C. 2019, c. 28, Read More
The Crown’s Duty to Determine, Recognize and Respect Aboriginal Title
Tim Dickson has published an article in September’s issue of The Advocate arguing that the Crown has a legal duty, arising from its assertion of sovereignty in 1846 over Read More
Ontario Court of Appeal Confirms: Trial Judges Required to Consider Evidence of Aboriginal Title in All Parts of the Claim Area
Overview On Wednesday August 30, 2023, the Ontario Court of Appeal became the first appellate court in Canada to rule on the issue of Aboriginal title to submerged lands. Read More
BC Supreme Court on Mineral Exploration: One Step Forward Two Steps Back
On September 26, the British Columbia Supreme Court released its long awaited decision in Gitxaala v. British Columbia (Chief Gold Commissioner) 2023 BCSC 1680. This decision deals with the Read More
JFK Law Vancouver has Moved!
We are pretty excited to announce that our Vancouver office has moved to a new location. As of October 1, 2023 our Vancouver office is located at: Suite 260, Read More