On September 14, 2015 JFK Law proudly welcomed Estella Charleson to the practice of law and celebrated her transition from articling student to associate! Estella is from the Hesquiaht Read More
Back to School with a Vision for Reconciliation
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission issued its report in June 2015. Its findings were a profound call to action and provide a vital record for our country’s history and Read More
The High Stakes in TWU v. The Law Society of British Columbia: Ensuring Equal Access to the Legal Profession
On August 25, 2015 Chief Justice Hinkson will hear Trinity Western University’s Petition against the Law Society of British Columbia for refusing to grant approval of its proposed faculty Read More
Implications of Chartrand v. British Columbia for Treaty First Nations
First Nations with historic treaties will be interested in a recent decision from the BC Court of Appeal. In Chartrand v. British Columbia (Forest Lands, and Natural Resource Operations), Read More
UN Human Rights Committee Report Questions Canada’s Treatment of Aboriginal People
On July 23, 2015, the United Nations Human Rights Committee released a report that seriously questions Canada’s treatment of Aboriginal people. The Committee assesses Canada’s compliance with the International Read More
JFK Court Report: Recent Cases from Specific Claims Tribunal
The Specific Claims Tribunal is the administrative body responsible for deciding specific claims filed by First Nations. Specific claims deal with past grievances related to the Crown’s obligations under Read More
Ontario Court Leaves in Place Voter ID Requirements that Pose Challenge to Aboriginal People
Council of Canadians v. Canada (Attorney General), 2015 ONSC 4601 In this case the Applicants, an alliance of organizations and individuals, asked the court to grant an injunction to Read More
JFK Court Report: Recent Cases from Ontario
Kassian Estate v. Canada (Attorney General), 2015 ONCA 544 This case arises from an incident in which two people were killed on Mohawk land when their car was struck Read More