Giving Alberta bitumen access to tidewater was an issue that dominated the last government’s resource development agenda. Multiple projects have been proposed, including the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline, the Enbridge Read More
Yukon Court of Appeal kills Yukon’s Peel Watershed plan, but parties sent back to the drawing board
On November 4, 2015, the Yukon Court of Appeal released its decision about Yukon’s adoption of a land use plan for the Peel Watershed. The decision is a mixed Read More
Peel Watershed Appeal Decision Issued
The Yukon Court of Appeal has issued its decision in the Peel Watershed litigation. The reasons can be found here: 2015 YKCA 18 The First Nation of Nacho Nyak Dun Read More
Who will be represented in Justin Trudeau’s first Cabinet?
Newly-elected Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to announce the appointment of the Liberal government’s first Cabinet on November 4th. Trudeau has announced that his Cabinet will be smaller, Read More
Federal Court puts a hold on disclosure requirements under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act
Earlier this year Canada took five First Nations (Sawridge, Athabasca Chipewyan, Onion Lake Cree, Thunderchild and the Ochapowace) to court for not disclosing their financial information, as required under Read More
Robert Janes on The High Demand for Aboriginal Lawyers
JFK Law’s, Robert Janes comments on reasons why aboriginal lawyers are in such high demand in recent BCBusiness article. Read More
Today – Robert and Karey present at PBLI on The Tsilhqot’in Decision A Year Out: Where Are We Now?
Today, JFK Law’s Robert Janes and Karey Brooks present at PBLI, reflecting a year later on the SCC decision in Tsilhqot’in Nation v. British Columbia. See here for more information. Read More
3rd Annual Malahat Champions Gala
JFK Law Corporation congratulates the Malahat First Nation on its Champions Gala Friday, October 16, 2015. The third annual fundraising event featured a silent and live auction, beautiful performances Read More